Advocate for ELSA
In the US, children born with cleft and other congenital conditions are often denied essential care like orthodontics and speech therapy, even when medically necessary. The Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (H.R. 3277/S.1677) would close this coverage gap by requiring private insurers to cover all necessary treatments — so doctors, not insurers, decide what care kids need to grow, speak, and thrive.
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Spread the Word
Encourage your networks to join you! Download our ELSA Community Advocacy Guide for customizable email templates and social media posts to share with family, friends, and colleagues.
Join Smile Train's Cleft Advocacy Committee
This committee will help shape our outreach strategy. Sign up here.
Sign up for Smile Advocate Saturday
Smile Advocate Saturday is a monthly advocacy initiative that gives the cleft community and its supporters simple, meaningful actions they can take each month right from home. Sign up here.