April Young Adult Virtual Meetup
2023-04-12 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | Zoom
Join us virtually via zoom Wednesday, April 12th at 7pm!
FFC Young adults, come meet and chat with your FFC peers! Open to young adults 18 and over with a craniofacial condition. This a relaxed virtual meet up designed to connect our FFC young adult community. Get a chance to meet new people, ask questions or just listen whatever works for you!

Join us this month with special guest speaker Dr. John B. Mulliken!

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May Virtual Parent Support Group
2023-05-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Please join FFC Virtual Parent Support Group!
WHERE: Zoom Registration (Required)
WHAT: FFC plans to host virtual parent support groups every month. Parents meet and connect with other parents and have a chance to talk, ask questions, support each other and share experiences in a relaxed virtual environment. Please join us and bring your questions in regards to your child’s diagnosis, school issues, newborn care and concerns, emotional challenges and overall parenting issues. Parents of ALL craniofacial conditions and across all ages are welcome.
7:00 pm – Introduction and general discussion
7:20 pm – The group will divide into smaller age-based break out sessions to allow for more in-depth open Q&A/discussions.
Hope to see you soon!
You must register for the event to receive the Zoom meeting info.
* The zoom sessions and the discussions are confidential and won’t be shared with any organization or third party.

May Young Adult Virtual Meetup
2023-05-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Join us virtually via zoom Wednesday, May 10th at 7pm!
FFC Young adults, come meet and chat with your FFC peers! Open to young adults 18 and over with a craniofacial condition. This a relaxed virtual meet up designed to connect our FFC young adult community. Get a chance to meet new people, ask questions or just listen whatever works for you!
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Navigating Dental and Medical Insurance in Craniofacial/CLP Conditions - Webinar
2023-05-23 19:00 - 20:30
WHO: Open to professionals and parents with children of any age
WHERE: Virtual, via Zoom
REGISTER BY: Monday May 22, 2023

Join us and hear from a panel of experts in dental, medical, and Mass Health insurances on how to navigate the insurance system, pre-authorizations, coverages and denials, throughout your child’s craniofacial journey!

Bring your questions to our panel of experts:
Dana Edgarton
CLP & Craniofacial Coordinator
Dept. of Dentistry BCH
Christine Marifiote, CPC
Practice & Financial Coordinator
CLP/Craniofacial Team BCH
Stephanie Sabatino, CDA, CPC
Patient Billing Specialist
Plastic and Oral Surgery, BCH
Melanie McLaughlin
Project Director
Mass Family Voices F2F Health Information Center
Federation for Children with Special Needs
REGISTER NOW!

June Virtual Parent Support Group
2023-06-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom

June Young Adult Virtual Meetup
2023-06-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Join us virtually via zoom Wednesday, June 14th at 7pm!
FFC Young adults, come meet and chat with your FFC peers! Open to young adults 18 and over with a craniofacial condition. This a relaxed virtual meet up designed to connect our FFC young adult community. Get a chance to meet new people, ask questions or just listen whatever works for you!
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September Virtual Parent Support Group
2023-09-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom

September Young Adult Virtual Meetup
2023-09-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Join us virtually via zoom Wednesday, September 13th at 7pm!
FFC Young adults, come meet and chat with your FFC peers! Open to young adults 18 and over with a craniofacial condition. This a relaxed virtual meet up designed to connect our FFC young adult community. Get a chance to meet new people, ask questions or just listen whatever works for you!

Register by Tuesday, September 12th.
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Paces for Faces Walk 2023
2023-09-24 11:30 - 15:00

October Virtual Parent Support Group
2023-10-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom

October Young Adult Virtual Meetup
2023-10-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Join us virtually via zoom Wednesday, October 11th at 7pm!
FFC Young adults, come meet and chat with your FFC peers! Open to young adults 18 and over with a craniofacial condition. This a relaxed virtual meet up designed to connect our FFC young adult community. Get a chance to meet new people, ask questions or just listen whatever works for you!

Register by Tuesday, October 10th.
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FFC Wrap Fundraiser
2023-10-31 - 2023-12-04
Stock up on candles, holiday wrap, kitchen goods, and so much more this year by shopping through FFC’s fundraising link! With over 2,500 items to choose from, FFC has you covered on all your holiday needs. All purchases will support the Foundation to serve in our mission.
Open October 31st through December 4th
CLICK HERE to shop now!

November Virtual Parent Support Group
2023-11-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom

November Young Adult Virtual Meetup
2023-11-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Join us virtually via zoom Tuesday, November 21st at 7pm!
FFC Young adults, come meet and chat with your FFC peers! Open to young adults 18 and over with a craniofacial condition. This a relaxed virtual meet up designed to connect our FFC young adult community. Get a chance to meet new people, ask questions or just listen whatever works for you!

Register by Monday, November 20th.
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December Virtual Parent Support Group
2023-12-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom

January Virtual Parent Support Group
2024-01-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Please join FFC Virtual Parent Support Group!
WHERE: Zoom Registration (Required)
WHAT: FFC plans to host virtual parent support groups every month. Parents meet and connect with other parents and have a chance to talk, ask questions, support each other and share experiences in a relaxed virtual environment. Please join us and bring your questions in regards to your child’s diagnosis, school issues, newborn care and concerns, emotional challenges and overall parenting issues. Parents of ALL craniofacial conditions and across all ages are welcome.
Register now and join in for as long as your schedule allows!
Hope to see you soon!
You must register for the event to receive the Zoom meeting info.
* The zoom sessions and the discussions are confidential and won’t be shared with any organization or third party.

January Young Adult Virtual Meetup
2024-01-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Join us virtually via zoom Wednesday, January 10th at 7pm!
FFC Young adults, come meet and chat with your FFC peers! Open to young adults 18 and over with a craniofacial condition. This a relaxed virtual meet up designed to connect our FFC young adult community. Get a chance to meet new people, ask questions or just listen whatever works for you!

This month’s topic will be: New Year’s Goals and Ambitions!

Register by Tuesday, January 9th.
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February Virtual Parent Support Group
2024-02-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom

February Young Adult Virtual Meetup
2024-02-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Join us virtually via zoom Wednesday, February 14th at 7pm!
FFC Young adults, come meet and chat with your FFC peers! Open to young adults 18 and over with a craniofacial condition. This a relaxed virtual meet up designed to connect our FFC young adult community. Get a chance to meet new people, ask questions or just listen whatever works for you!

This month’s topic will be: Self-Love! Please bring at least 5 positive things to say about yourself<3

Register by Tuesday, February 13th.
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March Virtual Parent Support Group
2024-03-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom

March Young Adult Virtual Meetup
2024-03-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Join us virtually via zoom Monday March 25th at 7pm!
FFC Young adults, come meet and chat with your FFC peers! Open to young adults 18 and over with a craniofacial condition. This a relaxed virtual meet up designed to connect our FFC young adult community. Get a chance to meet new people, ask questions or just listen whatever works for you!

This month’s topic will be: Childhood Memories! Join us in talking about what was it like to grow up with your condition, share your favorite memories, and more.

Register by Sunday March 24th.
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April Virtual Parent Support Group
2024-04-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom

April Young Adult Virtual Meetup
2024-04-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Join us virtually via zoom Monday April 22nd at 7pm!
FFC Young adults, come meet and chat with your FFC peers! Open to young adults 18 and over with a craniofacial condition. This a relaxed virtual meet up designed to connect our FFC young adult community. Get a chance to meet new people, ask questions or just listen whatever works for you!

This month’s topic will be: Relationships, both personal and romantic!
Register by Sunday April 21st.
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Care Of a Child Born With a Cleft in the First Year of Life Webinar - Part I
2024-05-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Join us for a part one of our two-part webinar series involving the prenatal and newborn care of children born with a cleft. Sessions will be broken into two discussion topics each, with a question and answer portions following.

In this section, we will hear from professionals regarding the following topics:

Prenatal Diagnosis, Tests, and Follow Ups – presented by Olivia Oppel, RN, BSN, CPN, CLC, Clinical Coordinator Maternal Fetal Care Center, Boston Children’s Hospital
Newborn Care, Feeding, and Screening – presented by Nicolette T. Bushman, DNP, BSN, CPNP-PC, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Department of Plastic and Oral Surgery, Boston Children’s Hospital

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May Virtual Parent Support Group
2024-05-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom

May Young Adult Virtual Meetup
2024-05-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Join us virtually via zoom Monday May 27th at 7pm!
FFC Young adults, come meet and chat with your FFC peers! Open to young adults 18 and over with a craniofacial condition. This a relaxed virtual meet up designed to connect our FFC young adult community. Get a chance to meet new people, ask questions or just listen whatever works for you!

This month’s topic will be: Summer Plans!
Register by Sunday May 26th.
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June Young Adult Virtual Meetup
2024-06-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Join us virtually via zoom Monday June 24th at 7pm!
FFC Young adults, come meet and chat with your FFC peers! Open to young adults 18 and over with a craniofacial condition. This a relaxed virtual meet up designed to connect our FFC young adult community. Get a chance to meet new people, ask questions or just listen whatever works for you!

This month’s topic will be: How has growing up with a craniofacial condition changed your life?
Register by Sunday June 23rd.
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July Virtual Parent Support Group
2024-07-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom

July Young Adult Virtual Meetup
2024-07-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Join us virtually via zoom Monday July 22nd at 7pm!
FFC Young adults, come meet and chat with your FFC peers! Open to young adults 18 and over with a craniofacial condition. This a relaxed virtual meet up designed to connect our FFC young adult community. Get a chance to meet new people, ask questions or just listen whatever works for you!

This month’s topic will be: How has growing up with a craniofacial condition changed your life?
The discussion will then be followed by updates from members who travelled to Washington DC in support of the ELSA Act!
Register by Sunday July 21st.
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August Virtual Parent Support Group
2024-08-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
