We receive many applications from hopeful families every year. Here’s an inside look at how our application process works.
We receive many applications from hopeful families every year. Here’s an inside look at how our application process works.
Submit application online
First, applicants submit our application online. We review applications to ensure that our criteria is met. We only provide medically necessary surgeries for children with facial birth defects. We automatically deny service to those applicants who do not meet this criteria.
Correspond with surgical coordinator
For those families whose applications meet the criteria, our surgical coordinator reaches out for further information from the parent or guardian. This is sent to a member of our Medical Advisory board for comment and review. When necessary, we have a case conference to discuss the child’s medical details, or we submit the information to additional doctors for review and comments.
Treatment plan
Next, we identify any additional medical testing that needs to be carried out in order to determine treatment, such as an MRI. When possible, the medical testing is completed in the child’s home town, and we help to organize. We also identify if the family needs a passport or visa and help with the applications or sending a letter of invitation. This process can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months depending where a family lives and how long it takes to retrieve any prior medical records.
First meeting
Occasionally, a child may need to visit us in New York City to meet us. We’ll use this opportunity to perform any necessary tests and schedule appointments with some of our world-class physicians to determine a treatment plan. This visit, usually spanning 2 weeks, as well as the expert treatment that follows, are financed by the generous donations we receive at Little Baby Face Foundation.
Surgery
Surgery and a return visit (when necessary) are organized once the parents and child have had an opportunity to review the proposed treatment and outcome. Sometimes, we delay surgery because the child needs to grow more, in which case they go home, and we stay in touch regularly with the family until it’s time for treatment. Other times, the surgery can be scheduled for the same 2-week visit. In complex cases, all test results are bought before a full Medical Advisory Board for a case conference to explore the best options. Follow-up visit
Many of the children we work with require a second stage procedure. A follow-up visit usually takes place between 3-12 months following the surgery, allowing time for healing and accommodating school schedules, depending on the age of the child.
Throughout all of this, you can expect our full support and consistent communication from Little Baby Face Foundation. We are passionate about helping children with birth defects and their families.
First, applicants submit our application online. We review applications to ensure that our criteria is met. We only provide medically necessary surgeries for children with facial birth defects. We automatically deny service to those applicants who do not meet this criteria.
Correspond with surgical coordinator
For those families whose applications meet the criteria, our surgical coordinator reaches out for further information from the parent or guardian. This is sent to a member of our Medical Advisory board for comment and review. When necessary, we have a case conference to discuss the child’s medical details, or we submit the information to additional doctors for review and comments.
Treatment plan
Next, we identify any additional medical testing that needs to be carried out in order to determine treatment, such as an MRI. When possible, the medical testing is completed in the child’s home town, and we help to organize. We also identify if the family needs a passport or visa and help with the applications or sending a letter of invitation. This process can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months depending where a family lives and how long it takes to retrieve any prior medical records.
First meeting
Occasionally, a child may need to visit us in New York City to meet us. We’ll use this opportunity to perform any necessary tests and schedule appointments with some of our world-class physicians to determine a treatment plan. This visit, usually spanning 2 weeks, as well as the expert treatment that follows, are financed by the generous donations we receive at Little Baby Face Foundation.
Surgery
Surgery and a return visit (when necessary) are organized once the parents and child have had an opportunity to review the proposed treatment and outcome. Sometimes, we delay surgery because the child needs to grow more, in which case they go home, and we stay in touch regularly with the family until it’s time for treatment. Other times, the surgery can be scheduled for the same 2-week visit. In complex cases, all test results are bought before a full Medical Advisory Board for a case conference to explore the best options. Follow-up visit
Many of the children we work with require a second stage procedure. A follow-up visit usually takes place between 3-12 months following the surgery, allowing time for healing and accommodating school schedules, depending on the age of the child.
Throughout all of this, you can expect our full support and consistent communication from Little Baby Face Foundation. We are passionate about helping children with birth defects and their families.
Submit application online
First, applicants submit our application online. We review applications to ensure that our criteria is met. We only provide medically necessary surgeries for children with facial birth defects. We automatically deny service to those applicants who do not meet this criteria.
Correspond with surgical coordinator
For those families whose applications meet the criteria, our surgical coordinator reaches out for further information from the parent or guardian. This is sent to a member of our Medical Advisory board for comment and review. When necessary, we have a case conference to discuss the child’s medical details, or we submit the information to additional doctors for review and comments.
Treatment plan
Next, we identify any additional medical testing that needs to be carried out in order to determine treatment, such as an MRI. When possible, the medical testing is completed in the child’s home town, and we help to organize. We also identify if the family needs a passport or visa and help with the applications or sending a letter of invitation. This process can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months depending where a family lives and how long it takes to retrieve any prior medical records.
First meeting
Occasionally, a child may need to visit us in New York City to meet us. We’ll use this opportunity to perform any necessary tests and schedule appointments with some of our world-class physicians to determine a treatment plan. This visit, usually spanning 2 weeks, as well as the expert treatment that follows, are financed by the generous donations we receive at Little Baby Face Foundation.
Surgery
Surgery and a return visit (when necessary) are organized once the parents and child have had an opportunity to review the proposed treatment and outcome. Sometimes, we delay surgery because the child needs to grow more, in which case they go home, and we stay in touch regularly with the family until it’s time for treatment. Other times, the surgery can be scheduled for the same 2-week visit. In complex cases, all test results are bought before a full Medical Advisory Board for a case conference to explore the best options. Follow-up visit
Many of the children we work with require a second stage procedure. A follow-up visit usually takes place between 3-12 months following the surgery, allowing time for healing and accommodating school schedules, depending on the age of the child.
Throughout all of this, you can expect our full support and consistent communication from Little Baby Face Foundation. We are passionate about helping children with birth defects and their families.
First, applicants submit our application online. We review applications to ensure that our criteria is met. We only provide medically necessary surgeries for children with facial birth defects. We automatically deny service to those applicants who do not meet this criteria.
Correspond with surgical coordinator
For those families whose applications meet the criteria, our surgical coordinator reaches out for further information from the parent or guardian. This is sent to a member of our Medical Advisory board for comment and review. When necessary, we have a case conference to discuss the child’s medical details, or we submit the information to additional doctors for review and comments.
Treatment plan
Next, we identify any additional medical testing that needs to be carried out in order to determine treatment, such as an MRI. When possible, the medical testing is completed in the child’s home town, and we help to organize. We also identify if the family needs a passport or visa and help with the applications or sending a letter of invitation. This process can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months depending where a family lives and how long it takes to retrieve any prior medical records.
First meeting
Occasionally, a child may need to visit us in New York City to meet us. We’ll use this opportunity to perform any necessary tests and schedule appointments with some of our world-class physicians to determine a treatment plan. This visit, usually spanning 2 weeks, as well as the expert treatment that follows, are financed by the generous donations we receive at Little Baby Face Foundation.
Surgery
Surgery and a return visit (when necessary) are organized once the parents and child have had an opportunity to review the proposed treatment and outcome. Sometimes, we delay surgery because the child needs to grow more, in which case they go home, and we stay in touch regularly with the family until it’s time for treatment. Other times, the surgery can be scheduled for the same 2-week visit. In complex cases, all test results are bought before a full Medical Advisory Board for a case conference to explore the best options. Follow-up visit
Many of the children we work with require a second stage procedure. A follow-up visit usually takes place between 3-12 months following the surgery, allowing time for healing and accommodating school schedules, depending on the age of the child.
Throughout all of this, you can expect our full support and consistent communication from Little Baby Face Foundation. We are passionate about helping children with birth defects and their families.
If you’re looking for help, please contact us using the form below.
If you’re looking for help, please contact us using the form below.