We're wrapping up the final details for this summer's 12hr Scrapbooking Workshop!
If you would like to help, make suggestions or provide distributor contact information - call us today!

Announcements!
Founder, Teresa Croughen, has accepted a 3 year position as a member of the CSHCS (State of Michigan/Medicaid) Parental Advisory Committee.
She has also gladly accepted the state's offer to sponsor her to this year's NACFC conference in Las Vegas!

We Need Legal Aide!
MiCleft needs an attorney with
Non-Profit knowledge.
If you or someone you know can help, please call us immediately!

• Sephora is donating $3.75 for each Pretty Minty and Smile Lip Balm sold: to Operation Smile.
  A compact, red tin filled w/52 breathmints $4, balm $5. Order on-line or at their Novi and Troy locations. Bet you never thought having minty-kissable lips could change a child's life!
• "Smile" 2005. An Operation Smile student volunteer's experience on a medical mission was the inspiration for the feature film; starring Linda Hamilton. Operation Smile will receive $6 contribution for each copy sold thru their site.
• Kathryn Beich fundraising company will donate $1 to
  Smile Train for each item sold. Sellers receive a rainbow-colored armband to show their support!

Editorial and Broadcast

• Winter 2005 - 2006 About Children's
  Dr. Arlene Rozzelle, Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  Editorial interview from DMC/About Children's Hospital of Michigan Magazine (pg. 17)
  
  
• Coping with birth defects
  Families find support for cleft defects, Down syndrome
  Editorial Report from MarketWatch in San Francisco, California.
  
  
• Down Syndrome And Cleft Lip, Palate Most Prevalent Birth Defects
  National Statistics for 18 Major Birth Defects Released by March of Dimes - Birth Defect Foundation.
  
  
• Articles in relation to cleft lip, palate and septum
  Publications at ScienceDaily
  
  
• Craniofacial, Bilateral Cleft Nasal Repair
  Very informative page with an indept look at the versions of this procedure; pre/post operative significances.
  
  
• cleftAdvocate Press Page
  Recent and archived editorial releases from across the nation.
  

• Cairdaes (core-diss) Doll Program

  	Made with a parent's loving hands, this customized doll looks just like it's owner! Learn about this FREE service: history information, doll surgery, photo gallery, hospital staff and shipping details.

• Blankets Without Boundaries Program
  Warming the hearts of children born with facial differences.
  Hand-crafted by Anna, parent and MiCleft Angel.
  Learn about this wonderful service: background, national recognition, gallery, and shipping details.
  *This program relies on individual and corporate contributions. Email MiCleft to learn how you can help!
  
  
What is Children's Special Health Care Services?
A course explaining the new Medicare Part D is online at www.training.mihealth.org
Also on this site is the 40-minute overview - which continue to get good reviews from participating families.


• MiNewborn
  A 'heaven sent' gift from MiCleft Angels for Michigan families expecting a newborn with craniofacial anomalies.
  FREE package includes: literature, pathfinder resources, cleft bottle sampler and a personalized gift.
  Email or call (888) MI-CLEFT for more details.
  

• Escape and Play
  Thursdays at the Croughen residence in Dearborn Heights
  Casual indoor/outdoor summer playgroup for parents and children of all ages.
  Call (313) 279-0365 for schedule, lunch menu and directions!
  
  
• Family Support Network (FSN) of Michigan - Monthly meetings
  3rd Thursdays at 10 a.m. CSHCS offices at the Detroit Health Department
  Varying weeknights at 6 p.m. Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detroit MI.
  Families of children born with all types of special needs are welcome.
  Call Randy Krause at the CSHCS Family Phone Line for further information: (800) 359-3722
  
  
• Health Resource Support Parent Training Days Training from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  Topics not limited to: types of public health care coverage, how private health care coverage works with public insurance, transition
  to adulthood, services available to children and families with hereditary disorders, and emergency preparedness for children with special
  needs. Presenters are representatives of CAUSE, CSHCS, PPP, MDCH Disorders Program, Michigan Protection and Advocacy
  Services, and the Social Security Administration.
  For details and to register, phone the CSHCS Family Phone Line: (800) 359-3722
  April 8 - Okemos           June 3 - Indian River           June 10 - Southfield            July 29 - Marquette
  
  
• Accessing Mental Health Services - Peer and Social Developmental Issues Included
  (1 - 3 p.m.)       May 31 - Lansing            July 18 - Mount Pleasant            August 9 - Auburn Hills
  (5 - 7 p.m.)       August 16 - Bad Axe
  -How and where to access services
  -What is Community Mental Health and how can it help me?
  -Eligibility criteria for publicly funded programs
  -What to do if you are uninsured
  -Understanding your private or public mental health care benefits
  -Tips to maximize your benefits
  Call Terri Henrizi at ACMH to register or for more information: (800) 226-4543
  
  
• Will your special needs teen be ready for adult life?
  (3 - 5 p.m.)       May 31 - Lansing            July 18 - Mount Pleasant            August 9 - Auburn Hills
  (7 - 9 p.m.)       August 16 - Bad Axe
  -School-based transition planning
  -Mental Health Programs
  -Susbstance Abuse Programs
  -Post Secondary Training
  -Employment
  -Housing
  -Human Services
  -Family Planning and parenting assistance
  Call Terri Henrizi at ACMH to register or for more information: (800) 226-4543
  
  

• Children's Hospital of Michigan - Fun Sibshop!
  June 17 , 2006 Detroit, MI - Hurry, space is limited!
  "We get to express our feelings about our brothers and sisters, and WE get the attention, not our brothers and sisters."
  Ages 6-10:  9am - 12pm          Ages 11-15:  1pm - 4pm
  Cost: $10/child, $5 each additional child from the same family
  Call DMC to register and for more information: (313) 745-5364
  
  
• North American Craniofacial Family Conference (NACFC)
  July 23 - 25, 2006 Las Vegas, NV
  (Optional FriendsDay on July 26th)
  Workshops designed for kids (7-11), teens (12-17), parents and adults with facial differences. 
  Free childcare for ages 6 and younger. 
  Surgery, Insurance, social skills, dealing with bullies, legislation and much, much more.
  Contact MiCleft for registration help or further details!
  
  
• Michigan Disabilities Council's 3rd Annual Family Gathering
  July 11 , 2006 Hawk Island, Lansing MI - Call DD Council @ (517) 334-6123
  A fun, inclusive setting, network and increase your awareness of statewide resources.
  
  
• Children's Craniofacial Association (CCA) Cher's 16th Annual Retreat
  June 22 - 25, 2006 Hershey, PA
  Contact MiCleft for Schedule of Events, Pricing, Sponsorship Info and Registration Forms.
  Email or Call CCA for more information: (214) 570-9099   Toll-Free (800) 535-3643
  
  
• Family Support Network (FSN) of Michigan - Annual Picnic
  June 24, 2006 - Detroit, MI
  Call FSN Coordinator, Dorothy Baker for more information: (800) 359-3722
  
  
• 3rd Annual CLEFTLINE 5K
  May 20, 2006 UofNC - Chapel Hill, NC
  Registration begins in March 2006
  Call CPF for more information: Lissa Holmes, Cleftline Manager at 1-800-24CLEFT
  

International Events

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