Dear Friends:

On May 4, 2002, patients and parents of children born with craniofacial
anomalies will be gathering from all over the country in Seattle, Washington,
to meet, share, learn, network, and inspire. We promise it will be a very
exciting event and would love for you to join us. The Cleft Palate Foundation
(CPF) will be our host.

We have planned a full day agenda focused on family centered care and the
parent's role in that system of care. As parents of a child born with cleft
lip and palate, we know the vital role of parental involvement in the
habilitation of our children.

In recognizing the importance of parents as partners in care, CPF is
providing us a forum to explore and define that role. This is a provocative
opportunity and one that should not be missed. We look forward to meeting
you. We all have so much to share.

Sincerely,
Arthur & Shelly Green
Program Coordinators
About the Conference


WHAT: A one day conference for parents of childrens with craniofacial
conditions and for affected adults. Topics will include a panel discussion
highlighting team care, round table session on psychological and social
issues, and information about advocating for insurance coverage for Medical
treatment. There will be plenty of opportunities to network with other
families and representatives of craniofacial organizations and teams across
the country.
WHO:
• Parents of children with cleft and craniofacial conditions
• Individuals ages 16 and over with cleft and craniofacial conditions
• Representatives of craniofacial organizations
• Committed health care professionals
WHEN:
Saturday, May 4, 2002
9:00am-6:00pm
WHERE:
Sheraton Hotel and Towers
Seattle, Washington
Grand Ballroom B, Second Floor
WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION?:
You can contact the Cleft Palate Foundation's National Office at 800-242-5338
and ask for Amy Mackin. You can also find more detailed information on the
conference website at http://www.cleftline.org/Parent%20Connection/Index.htm

Please accept our cordial invitation and share in this wonderfully unique
event that every parent will enjoy.

Warm Regards,

The Cleft Palate Foundation


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