Children's Craniofacial Association

Children's Craniofacial Association is a national, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, but serving the entire US and beyond. Nationally and internationally, CCA addresses the medical, financial, psychosocial, emotional, and educational concerns relating to craniofacial conditions. CCA's mission is to empower and give hope to individuals and families affected by facial differences. CCA envisions a world where all people are accepted for who they are, not how they look. At CCA, we are making the world a kinder place for all people. We fund three main programs: 1. Financial Assistance for children and families traveling to receive quality medical care. CCA can help with ancillary expenses not covered by insurance, such as food, travel, and lodging when traveling for surgery or mdical procedures. 2. We host regional gatherings for families to meet each other and develop friendships, including our Annual Family Retreat and Educational Symposium, where families gather to hear medical and mental health professionals present and conduct workshops on emerging research, self-esteem issues, self-care, parenting, and more. 3. Our Speakers' Bureau and educational curriculum are available to teachers and educators. Buy booking a speaker or engaging with our materials, we hope audiences will come away with a deeper understanding and appreciation of the human experience and learn that we are truly more alike than different. Our goals with this program are to decrease bullying, cultivate conversations, and inspire acceptance that combats the stigma of living with a facial difference. You can learn more at www.ccakids.org.