Our Mission  

Fresh Start Caring For Kids Foundation transforms the lives of disadvantaged infants, children and teens with physical deformities caused by birth defects, accidents, abuse or disease through the gift of reconstructive surgery and related medical care.   

The Foundation provides no-cost medical services to patients through Surgery Weekends and clinics.  Medical services are donated by doctors, clinicians and other medical professionals.
 

Our Vision

Our vision is to build a community of local healthcare organizations and surgical volunteers committed to ensuring that – through short and long-term medical intervention – every child with a physical deformity receives the medical care they need. Through the treatment they receive, each child has a new opportunity to develop a positive self-image, renewed self-esteem, confidence and a fresh start in life.

ABOUT US

Staff and Contact Information:
For general information, please email: info@freshstartkids.org

Fresh Start Caring For Kids Foundation Staff:
    Utica J. Gray, PhD, National Director
    Carol Ann Jacovich-Ochwat, Medical Program Coordinator
    
    

Foundation Information

Offices are located at:
Fresh Start Caring For Kids Foundation
1821 Walden Office Square, Suite 400
Schaumburg, IL 60173

Phone: (847) 303-7235
Email: info@freshstartkids.org

The Fresh Start Caring For Kids Foundation is a joint venture between Fresh Start Surgical Gifts (based in San Diego, California) and The Plastic Surgery Foundation (based in Chicago).

All of the overhead and administrative expenses for the Fresh Start Caring For Kids Foundation are covered by Fresh Start Surgical Gifts and The Plastic Surgery Foundation, so that 100% of every donation directly benefits the medical needs of our patients.