April 23, 2025 – Palm Springs, California – The American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA) is proud to welcome the Our Forever Smiles Podcast to the 2025 ACPA Annual Meeting. This special collaboration brings heartfelt conversations and expert insights to a broader audience of families, patients, and providers in the cleft and craniofacial community.

The Our Forever Smiles Podcast offers a dedicated space for mothers of children born with cleft lip and/or palate to share their journeys, connect with others, and find strength in community. Through authentic stories, practical advice, and shared experiences, the podcast empowers moms navigating the unique challenges of raising a child with a cleft condition.

“Partnering with Our Forever Smiles during the Annual Meeting gives us the opportunity to extend the reach of the expertise and compassionate care shared at ACPA,” said Charlene Bell, Senior Manager of Development and Strategic Partnerships at ACPA. “Together, we hope to connect more families with the support, resources, and information they need.”

The podcast will feature conversations with meeting attendees — including medical professionals, advocates, and caregivers — to highlight the latest research, multidisciplinary approaches to care, and the importance of emotional support throughout the cleft journey.

Through this partnership, ACPA and Our Forever Smiles Podcast aim to amplify voices that inspire connection, compassion, and care.

About the Our Forever Smiles Podcast

The Our Forever Smiles Podcast is a support-focused platform designed to create a safe, welcoming space for mothers of children with cleft lip and/or palate. By sharing honest stories, advice, and encouragement from moms who’ve been there, the podcast fosters a sense of community and resilience.

About ACPA

The American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPA) is the premier scientific resource and interdisciplinary professional network for healthcare providers serving patients with cleft lip, cleft palate, and craniofacial differences. ACPA is a 501c3 nonprofit association of individuals and healthcare professionals who are interested in clinical care and research advancements for those affected by cleft and craniofacial conditions. ACPA was founded in 1943. ACPA works to support the care of patients affected by cleft and craniofacial conditions. These patients require care from a variety of specialists over time, and ACPA optimizes outcomes for individuals with oral cleft and craniofacial conditions through education, support, research and interdisciplinary team care. For more information, please visit acpacares.org.