About the FCPA

The Florida Cleft Palate – Craniofacial Association, Inc., (FCPA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to the following mission, objectives, and vision:

FCPA Mission Statement

The Florida Cleft Palate – Craniofacial Association, Inc., is dedicated to improving health and well-being within the Florida cleft and craniofacial community by promoting education and research, engaging in advocacy for our patients, and fostering collaboration between patients, families, and healthcare providers.

FCPA Objectives

The Florida Cleft Palate – Craniofacial Association, Inc., was chartered by the State of Florida in 1962 as a non-profit educational organization dedicated to the following objectives:

  • To encourage scientific research in the causes and nature of cleft lip, cleft palate, and other craniofacial anomalies
  • To promote the science and art of rehabilitation of persons with cleft lip, cleft palate, and other craniofacial anomalies
  • To encourage cooperation among, and stimulation of, those specialists interested in the rehabilitation of persons with cleft lip, cleft palate and other craniofacial anomalies
  • To stimulate the public interest in, and support of, the rehabilitation of persons with cleft lip, cleft palate, and other craniofacial anomalies

FCPA Vision Statement

One day all children in Florida with cleft lip, cleft palate, or other craniofacial anomalies will have access to state-of-the-art care.

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