Interested in advocating for the issues that matter to you, but not sure where to begin? Use our Advocacy Tool Kit for helpful resources on topics about understanding the U.S. government, how to advocate, and ways to connect with elected officials.
At ACPA, we are one community driven by a shared mission: to advance lifelong, comprehensive team care for all patients with craniofacial differences. We also provide a space for families and individuals to find support, share stories, and move toward a more confident future.
ACPA is working to advocate for causes that impact individuals with cleft/craniofacial differences to both the public and policymakers within the organization’s 501(c)(3) status. Please contact us if you or somebody you know would like to share other legislation you believe ACPA should support.
Our Current Issues
Learn more about the bills ACPA currently supports and other issues impacting individuals with cleft and/or craniofacial differences.
Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act
Learn MoreAlly's Act
Learn MoreEnsuring Lasting Smiles Act (ELSA)
Learn MoreREDI Act
Learn MoreFunding Issues
Learn MoreACPA Advocacy Tool Kit
Become an ACPA Advocate!
Attend Our Upcoming Training!
From Care to Capitol: Elevating Your Voice as a Grass-Top Advocate
Monday, April 20, 2026 | 7:00 – 8:00 PM EDT
You advocate for better care every day—whether as a provider, a family member, or an individual with lived experience—now it’s time to bring that same passion to the policymakers shaping that care. This dynamic, advocacy-driven session equips medical professionals, families, and individuals affected by cleft and craniofacial differences with the tools and confidence to step into the “room where it happens” and make their voices heard. Participants will learn how to conduct effective in-person meetings with elected officials, make strategic and persuasive calls to legislative offices, and craft a compelling personal advocacy story that connects clinical expertise and lived experience with real-world impact. Grounded in your unique perspective, this training transforms your voice into influence—helping you champion policies that improve outcomes for individuals with cleft and craniofacial conditions. Because when those closest to the care speak up, decision-makers listen—and change happens.
Register to attend this free event!
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Interested in getting more involved in advocacy? Take our brief survey to let us know which issues matter most to you and how you wish to advocate.
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Complete the below form if you wish to stay up-to-date on the latest advocacy news, would like to notify us about a legislative issue impacting cleft/craniofacial care, or have an advocacy-related story to share.
