Cleft Lip and Palate - Explains the research conducted at the Division of Medical Genetics at the University of Texas. Affected families are invited to participate in the study. - http://ped1.med.uth.tmc.edu/genetics/research/index_CLP.htm
The Smile Train - An international charity that provides surgery to those in need, as well as providing training to doctors in the region. Includes news, photograph gallery, and project details. - http://www.smiletrain.org
Cleft-Chat and Smile - An on-line support group for parents of children born with cleft lip and/or cleft palate. - http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cleftchat/
Emily's Story - Emily was born with cleft lip and palate on April 15, 2004. This site chronicles Emily's treatment, recovery and day to day progress with specifics on using nasoalveolar molding (NAM) device prior to surgery. - http://www.ouremily.blogspot.com
Common Congenital Disorders-Cleft Lip - From the Pediatric Plastic Surgery & Craniofacial Associates site, this provides basic cleft lip and palate information, along with before and after pictures. - http://www.ppsca.com/cleft.htm
Charleston Clefts, Inc. - Features personal accounts from individuals, parents, and practitioners. - http://www.charlestonclefts.org
Cleft Advocate - Provides education, inspiration, support and understanding for parents and families. Also offers insurance and advocacy information. - http://www.cleftadvocate.org
Operation Rainbow - Registered Canadian charity oversees volunteer medical teams providing free reconstructive surgery to children in under-served countries with cleft lip, palate, and burn scars - http://www.operationrainbowcanada.com/
CleftPALS QLD INC. - Australian support group that provides information and help for families with a cleft child. - http://www.powerup.com.au/~cleftpal/
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles - Describes the work of the reconstructive team in the Division of Plastic Surgery. - http://www.hopeforkids.com/body_cleft_lip[1].html
Cleft Lip & Palate Association - Information on services and advice offered by this UK association. - http://www.clapa.com/
Left Clip Club for Older Children and Teenagers - A place for older children and teenagers affected by cleft lip and/or cleft palate to communicate and share ideas. Organised by the Cleft Lip and Palate Association (UK). - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/leftclip
Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate - Explains their causes, treatment, and effect on a child's life. - http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/birth_defect/cleft_lip_palate.html
Prescription Parents - Articles and links for parents of children born with cleft lip/cleft palate. - http://www.samizdat.com/pp1.html
Speech and Cleft Lip/Cleft Palate - Find out more about the speech therapy for a child with cleft lip and/or cleft palate. - http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/SpeechandHearing/speech_cleft_lippat.asp
Transforming Faces Worldwide - A charity supporting cleft lip and palate management around the world. - http://www.transformingfaces.org/
Velopharyngeal Insufficiency - This article addresses the indications and remedies for velopharyngeal insufficiency in cleft-affected patients. - http://www.emedicine.com/ent/topic596.htm
Smiles - Cleft lip and palate support group providing help on craniofacial issues and an overview of cleft palae management - http://www.cleft.org
Wide Smiles - Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Resource. Includes mailing list, webring, photo gallery and a huge collection of resource articles. - http://www.widesmiles.org
Cleft Lip and Palate Association of Ireland - An Irish voluntary group providing support and information for parents of children with cleft lip and palate and those directly affected. - http://www.cleft.ie