The Florida Cleft Palate – Craniofacial Association is a charitable 501(c)(3) organization that works to ensure that one day, all children in Florida with cleft lip, cleft palate, or other craniofacial anomalies will have access to state-of-the-art care. Learn more about who we are, what we hope to achieve, and how we do it.
The purpose of the Florida Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association Annual Meeting is to expand the knowledge and skills of clinicians who care for patients with cleft and craniofacial differences. This program offers interdisciplinary colleagues from various institutions the ability to cross collaborate and discuss latest scientific advances, and treatment options for patients with craniofacial differences.
The 63rd Annual Meeting of the FCPA will be held in person, on Saturday, March 1, 2025, in the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Main Auditorium, Miami FL.
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New this year! FCPA has created the Student Committee and is recruiting for members. Please scan the QR code below to submit your information. All applications will be reviewed and responded to in a timely manner. Thank you!
You’ve come to the right place to learn about the valuable resources the FCPA provides for cleft patients, their families, and their caregivers, including a list of Florida-based ACPA-affiliated teams, Facebook and other social-media resources, scholarships, useful links, and more!
The Florida Cleft Palate – Craniofacial Association is dedicated to supporting healthcare providers who serve Florida patients with cleft or craniofacial anomalies. Learn how being an FCPA member can further your career and help you network with colleagues. Remember to join by December 1, 2025!
The Florida Cleft Palate – Craniofacial Association is led by officers President Raj Sawh-Martinez, MD; Vice President Jordan Steinberg, MD; Secretary John Sarandria, MD; Treasurer Jordan Halsey, MD; and Immediate Past-President Brain Kellogg, MD. Its Board of Directors meets monthly.
During Liane Rensing’s 20-week ultrasound, it was discovered that her baby, Mila, had a cleft lip. This diagnosis expanded when Mila was born with a right-sided incomplete unilateral cleft lip and a complete cleft palate.
The first year of her life brought challenges to the Rensing family as they learned to navigate caring for Mila. “We learned how to feed and take care of her with feeding devices like special nipples and bottles,” explains Liane. “We had to figure out how to tape specifically designed appliances to Mila’s nose and forehead to prepare her for her cleft surgeries. Miami felt like our second home since we traveled there for Mila’s numerous surgeries and appointments.”