If you’re a parent, caregiver, relative or friend of a child with Cerebral Palsy please read and spread the word.

2009 was an Exciting Year!

2009 has been a year of great progress for children with Cerebral Palsy on several fronts. We launched several chapters around the U.S., including Illinois, Ohio and New York – with more on the horizon. We also announced the launch of the RFTS “CP Kids Coalition” – a wonderful new program that will bring together school age children with CP all over the U.S. and abroad for both friendship and “input” into policy. This is a great opportunity to make a difference and have your voice heard!

Our collaborative efforts with the AACPDM and the CDC have resulted in the awarding of a major grant by the Australia CP Institute in December of ‘09. Also, be sure to consider being a part of the www.cpregistry.org – a wonderful initiative undertaken by the Rehabiliation Institute of Chicago, inconjunction with Northwestern University, the University of Chicago, La Rabida and Children’s Memorial Hospital. Please visit the website to learn more!

If you or your child are interested in learning more, please send us an email and include the subject line: “CP Kids Coalition” …or you can always give us a call at our new 800 number below.

RFTS is thrilled to announce that we are partnering with Dr. Jan Brunstrom-Hernandez and a team of leading investigators from around the United States as part of the national clinical trial – “Baclofen Efficacy and Safety Trial – Pediatric Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Study of Oral Baclofen for the Treatment of Spasticity Associated with Cerebral Palsy”. For additional information on this study and a list of participating sites please refer to the resource section of our website or click Here.

RFTS has a new phone number! Call 877-561-RFTS toll free from anywhere in the country to get information, get involved, offer a suggestion or ask a question.