Gifting Backpacks for Newborns

Meeting Families at the Moment They Need Support Most

When a baby is born with a cleft or other craniofacial difference, families are often met with uncertainty, questions, and emotion. tinyFaces is there from the very beginning, gifting a thoughtfully curated backpack of essentials alongside support, trusted resources, and a reminder that they are not alone.

mother and child at an event to pack tinyfaces backpacks

What's Inside a tinyFaces Backpack

Each backpack is shared with new parents during an often overwhelming moment. Inside, families find:

Essential newborn care items — feeding supplies, burp cloths, bibs, and other necessities
Trusted educational materials to help families understand what comes next
A handwritten note from another family who has been there

Together, these small but meaningful touches send a clear message:

You are not alone.

Made possible by generous donors like you. Donate a backpack today!

A Growing Network of Support

Through a growing network of hospital partners, tinyFaces reaches families across North America — helping new parents feel welcomed, informed, and supported from the start.

USA map showing 59 tinyfaces hospital locations in 25 states

Because of our partners and supporters, tinyFaces continues to reach more families — so no parent has to face the earliest days of diagnosis without comfort, tools, and community.

Your Guide Through Every Step

pat chibbaro, tiny faces program manager

The backpack is just the beginning.

When you register your tinyFaces backpack, you’re connected to Pat Chibbaro — a pediatric nurse practitioner who has spent more than 30 years walking alongside craniofacial families. Pat is the person you can call or email for resources and support, the steady voice who’s seen it all and can help you understand what comes next.

Through registration, families also gain access to:

Prenatal and new parent support groups where you can connect with other parents navigating the same journey
Expert-led resources on feeding, cleft care, and craniofacial development
A community that reminds you, again and again, that you don’t have to do this alone

Real Impact, Real Families

Behind every tinyFaces backpack is a family navigating an incredibly vulnerable moment.

baby Luke wearing a 'myFace is beautiful' onesie

“When we learned that Luka was going to have facial differences, the weight of the unknown felt heavy. myFace came into our lives the same day we received our diagnosis, and it only feels right for my boys to be part of this community. I find comfort in knowing we have a solid support system—even on the opposite side of the country.”

— Ashlie, mother of Luka, CA

baby Leo posing on the couch with tinyFaces backpack

“Receiving the tinyFaces items made me feel seen and supported during a time when everything felt overwhelming.”

— Jonnie, mother of Leo, Las Vegas, NV

Help a New Family Feel Supported From Day One

A gift of $150 provides one tinyFaces backpack to a family at a partner hospital. Your donation has a direct and immediate impact, allowing myFace to reach more new parents and their babies born with cleft lip/palate and other craniofacial conditions.

Interested in Becoming a tinyFaces Hospital Partner?

We’d love to connect and share how tinyFaces can support families at your hospital. The program has grown to include more than 60 hospitals across 25 states — and we’re always looking for new partners.

Dr. Matthew Ford of UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center)

“We’re really excited to partner with your group this past year. The families have really demonstrated their thanks for receiving the craniofacial care kits. Things like, ‘what a wonderful gesture,’ and ‘there’s so many cool things here that we haven’t purchased yet.’ ‘It helped us in this period of financial uncertainty.’ We like giving them to the families because it helps them become more engaged with our care teams.”

— Matt Ford, Coordinator at UPMC Children’s Hospital