Advocate for ELSA
July is Cleft Awareness Month — take action by supporting legislation cleft-affected Americans are counting on to get the care they need.
Thanks to the incredible support of our community, over 1,540 letters were sent to Congress from 48 states as part of our ELSA Email Outreach Campaign on July 15–16!
Let’s keep the momentum going — every message brings us one step closer to passing the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (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.
Our easy-to-use Advocacy Tool includes prewritten messages—just two clicks is all it takes to make an impact. Start by entering your address and clicking on the "Go" button. Together, we can make sure families affected by cleft and other congenital conditions get the care they need.
- Take Action!
Enter your address below to send a pre-written email directly to your legislators. - 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 the Smile Train ELSA Advocacy Committee
This committee will help shape our outreach strategy. Sign up here.