The EA/TEF Family Support Connection is about families caring for one another, putting a smile on a child's face, and making a positive impact on someone's life. We do not give medical advice. Instead, we provide an ear for listening, a sounding board for ideas, a forum for questions, a shoulder to cry on and, most importantly, hope. We offer education and guidance on the practical aspect of caring for and raising a medically fragile child.


Discussion Forums
In our discussion forums, you can ask questions and hear stories from other parents.


Pamphlets and Brochures
We have produced several informative brochures to help you with many questions that arise when raising a child born with EA/TEF.

Survival Tips For New Parents

A Guide for Teachers and Caregivers

Helping Healthy Siblings

Helping Your Child Cope with Painful Medical Procedures

Food for Thought

Care of your Child's Gastrostomy Tube/Button

Guidelines for the Progression of Food Textures

"Welcome to Holland"

Lending Library

Glossary of terms


Interactive Animation
An interactive animation of EA/TEF.
(Thanks to Catie Caponetto)