I shared the story of my daughter back in 2018 and felt that it was time for an update. We learned of Vilija’s cleft during an ultrasound done at 19 weeks. My pregnancy had already been difficult, as I suffered … Read More
A Tradition of Giving Back
At 20 weeks pregnant, we found out Nicholas was going to be born with cleft lip and palate. While the journey has not always been easy, our ACPA Approved Team at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has made a big difference. … Read More
Grace’s Story
Grace was born with Pierre Robin Sequence–a recessed jaw creating a small airway and a cleft of the soft palate. She also had a unilateral cleft lip as well. She had trouble breathing and eating and had severe obstructed sleep … Read More
Paisleigh’s Story
Hey y’all, My name is Melissa. My daughter, Paisleigh, was born with unilateral cleft lip and palate. We went in for a 3d/4d ultrasound at 15 weeks and later at our 20-week anatomy ultrasound, they told us what the technician found. … Read More
ACPA Family Services Update for Order Processing
March 30, 2020 Update: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation and stay-at-home order issued by Governor Cooper, all bear and publication orders are now on hold until further notice. All ACPA publications are available online. For further assistance, call (919) … Read More
ACPA National Office Team Response to COVID-19
ACPA will enable social distancing practices and arrange for the National Office Team to work remotely beginning Monday, March 16, 2020 until further notice. This decision was made in response to the current climate, locally and nationally, and challenges of … Read More
2020 College Scholarship Applications Due February 1, 2020
ACPA is now accepting applications for 2020 College Scholarships. Scholarships are available for students born with cleft or craniofacial conditions who will be rising freshmen or continuing college students at US-accredited institutions in Fall 2020. Applications are due February 1, … Read More
A Blessed Cleft: Part Two
By Tom Turbiville College Station, Texas A few months ago, Tom Turbiville shared his cleft journey from speech therapy to becoming a full-time radio sports announcer. Now, Tom has another story to tell and more lessons he has learned along … Read More
Simply Smiling
My name is Kim and my passion in life is simply smiling. My dreams are very cliché, but I want to be happy, to successfully study engineering at the University of Southern California, and to also be able to travel … Read More
ACPA Scholarship Profile: Casey
2019 ACPA Scholarship Recipient Casey was born with Treacher Collins Syndrome and cleft palate. Despite the many challenges Casey has faced, including undergoing 25 surgeries throughout his lifetime, the recent high school graduate is ready for his next chapter: college. … Read More