B4A Cleft Lip and Palate Foundation
A 501 (c)3 nonprofit that helps bring awareness and support to the cleft lip and palate community.
Why Cleft Lip and Palate
Alexia, 4 months old
“As a child born with cleft lip and palate, I know the difficulties that come with the birth defect. I started B4A Cleft Lip and Palate Foundation to bring love and encouragement into the lives of families like mine. I wanted to create a platform for people to share their stories to empower each other.” -Alexia Young
B4A Cleft Lip and Palate Foundation will donate up to $5,000 to a family each year to help pay for cleft repair and other necessities children will need to complete their journey to recovery.
B4A is planning for the 2024 Cleft Lip and Palate Foundation banquet!
Get your ticket to attend or sponsor the event.
Meet Our Gift Fund Recipients
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2022: Tallulah
For the first few months of her life, Tallulah struggled with feeding and proper weight gain. During feedings, Tallulah would cough, gag and cry uncontrollably. Read Tallulah’s story >
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2020: Rowan
Rowan was diagnosed in utero at his 20-week anatomy scan with two major birth defects - a congenital diaphragmatic hernia and cleft lip with probable cleft palate. Read Rowan’s story >
Facts About Cleft Lip and Palate
Cleft lip and cleft palate are birth defects that occur when a baby’s lip or mouth do not form properly during pregnancy.
Cleft lip and cleft palate affect one in 700 babies annually in the U.S.
The condition distorts the appearance of the face and complicates feeding and speech development.
The defect can lead to severe ear infections.
Surgery repair is recommended within the first 12-18 months of life. Many children will need additional surgery as they grow older.
*Information from the CDC