Welcome to the EA/TEF Family Support Connection.

We developed this web site to help you learn as much as possible to understand Esophageal Atresia/Tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF). We have included a non-technical description of EA/TEF, along with lists of support groups and publications that can assist you in your search for knowledge.

About Us

In 1992, eight families in the Chicago-land area joined forces to create a support network of parents of children born with EA/TEF. Their shared experiences were made easier with the support of others facing similar situations and asking similar questions. The network of information and support which they created was the seed for the EA/TEF Family Support Connection. Our original intention was to just form a local support group for Chicago-land area families. However, we have become a national clearinghouse for information on these birth defects.

Misson Statement

The EA/TEF Family Support Connection was formed by and for families of children born with (Esophageal Atresia and Tracheoesophageal Fistula) EA/TEF and the medical professionals who treat them. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing educational resources as well as emotional and practical support to aid in the daily care of our medically fragile children.

Donations

We are 100% volunteer driven, so donations go entirely to help pay for the recurring costs of the organization. We accept donations online through PayPal. Click the following button to see how to make a donation to the EA/TEF Family Support Connection:

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