URL:

www.caresfoundation.org

Founding Date:

Fall 2001

Executive Director:

Suzanne R. Levy (Acting)

Mission:

CARES Foundation, Inc. is committed to improving the lives of families and patients affected by Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) through pro-actively advancing research for a cure, educating the public and healthcare professionals about all forms of CAH, advocating for universal newborn screening, and providing support services and resources vital to the CAH community world-wide.

Programs & Services:

• One-on-one support for affected individuals and their families
• Research grants to qualifying researchers for treatments and a cure
• Educational conferences for individuals, and their families and health care professionals
• Comprehensive newborn screening education and advocacy
• In-depth newsletters
• Physician referral service
• Financial assistance for travel for families with a financial need for specialist care to attend CARES sponsored events