We Support Life with a Cleft
Our Mission is to support adults in the U.S. with a cleft lip and palate by sharing lived experience, building community, and providing resources for life beyond surgery.
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Life with a Cleft
Explore the emotional and social sides of cleft including identity, confidence, stigma, relationships, and adulthood.
Our Vision
A world where adults with a cleft lip and palate feel seen, supported and connected beyond surgery.
About Cleft Pathways
Cleft Pathways is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting teens and adults born with cleft lip and or palate.
Founded by Christine Errico, who was born with a bilateral cleft lip and palate, Cleft Pathways support the emotional, social and mental parts of the cleft journey.
We focus on the long term journey of having a cleft. This includes areas such as building confidence, sharing our voice, fighting stigma, relationships, mental health, and finding providers who serve adults with a cleft lip and palate.
Through real stories, trusted resources, and a growing national network of providers for cleft lip and palate, we are building the support system that’s been missing for too long.
Christine Errico, Founder
Our Values
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© 2025 Cleft Pathways
Cleft Pathways is a nonprofit incorporated in Florida.
501(c)(3) status is pending IRS approval.
At this time, donations are not tax-deductible.
Disclaimer:
All content provided on this website is for informational and community-building purposes only. Nothing on this site should be considered medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Always consult with qualified medical professionals for any healthcare concerns.