When a child is accepted for free reconstructive surgery with the Little Baby Face Foundation, we help cover travel, lodging, and care so families can focus on healing — all made possible by compassionate people who choose to donate money to a charity like ours.

A Journey of Hope Begins with a Plane Ticket

For many families, the road to life-changing surgery begins with more than medical paperwork; it starts with a journey of hope. Once a child is accepted for treatment, our team helps families travel safely to New York City, where our volunteer surgeons perform reconstructive procedures at no cost.

We know that for most parents, crossing borders or states for medical care can feel overwhelming. That's why we walk with every family, step by step — from preparing documents and travel logistics to arranging accommodations close to the hospital.

What Families Can Expect When They Arrive

When families land in New York, they are welcomed with warmth and guidance. Our staff ensures each family knows where to go, how to get to the hospital, and what to expect before and after surgery.

Parents are never alone in the process; our coordinators stay in touch throughout their child's care. We help make hospital check-ins smooth, arrange translators if needed, and ensure a comfortable stay during recovery.

These journeys remind us that behind every surgery are parents doing everything possible for their child's future and a global community of donors making that possible.

How Donations Make Travel Possible

When people donate money to a charity like the Little Baby Face Foundation, their generosity does far more than fund surgery; it fuels the entire journey.

Each contribution helps cover real, tangible costs that families could never afford alone:

• Flights to and from New York City, including necessary visas and passports
• Safe lodging for a parent and child
• Meals provided at accommodations
• Hospital and anesthesia fees not covered by insurance

Because our surgeons volunteer their time, every donation directly supports the "invisible" essentials — the things that turn surgery from a dream into a reality for a family in need.

How You Can Help or Apply for Care

If you're a parent seeking care, the first step is completing our confidential online application. Our medical board reviews every case with care and compassion.

If you're someone moved to make a difference, consider joining our mission. When you donate money to a charity that provides free reconstructive surgery, you help a child smile for the first time, hear for the first time, or simply face the world with confidence.

Together, we make every mile, every night, and every moment of healing possible.

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