The ShowMeSmiles Program

ShowMeSmiles is a partnering program of AboutFaceUSA and cleftAdvocate. ShowMeSmiles exists to connect and support families affected by craniofacial differences. Every aspect of Show Me Smiles is coordinated by volunteers, including this website!

It is our sincere hope that we can connect you to the resources and support you are looking for. We also hope you will join us in our efforts to “make a difference in a world of facial differences” (cleftAdvocate). Contact us anytime with your questions or comments!

ShowMeSmiles Mission

The mission of Show Me Smiles is to provide resources and support to individuals with facial differences and their families and increase public understanding through awareness programs and education on behalf of those we serve.
We support individuals whose facial differences are present at birth, such as cleft lip and palate, Apert, Crouzon, Treacher Collins and Moebius syndromes, vascular malformations, as well as other conditions. We also serve those who have acquired facial differences as a result of illness, disease or trauma, such as stroke, cancer, accident and fire. (adopted from AboutFaceUSA and cleftAdvocate)

ShowMeSmiles in Action

  • Provide Newborn Packets which include resources and information to new parents with children born with a craniofacial difference.
  • Provide one-to-one support via telephone, e-mail and in person to individuals and families dealing with craniofacial differences.
  • Offer opportunities for families and individuals to connect and have fun together, 2-4 big events per year in addition to other informal gatherings.
  • Participate in legislation that affects the opportunities and needs of those with craniofacial differences.
  • Identify the needs of individuals and families dealing with craniofacial differences and find ways to meet those needs.
  • Offer information and resources to doctors, school counselors, nurses, and any other professional entity that is interested.
  • Partner with other organizations such as 1st Steps, Parents As Teachers and cleftAdvocate to share information and continue education.
  • Enlist others (this could be you) who would like to assist us in fulfilling our mission.