Optimizes outcomes for individuals with oral cleft and craniofacial conditions through education, support, research, advocacy, and interdisciplinary team care.

The organization:
-- Provides comprehensive information to educate patients, families, and professionals.
-- Advocates for family-centered team care.
-- Provides contact information for local cleft and craniofacial treatment teams.
-- Offers publications about cleft palate and other craniofacial birth defects complimentary to families.
-- Has cleft teddy bears with "repaired cleft lip" stitching to provide unique emotional support to children with cleft and craniofacial differences.
-- Funds research to learn about prevention and care of craniofacial birth defects
-- Awards college scholarships to young adults affected by cleft and craniofacial birth detects and to healthcare professionals.