Abstract:   The birth of the child with cleft lip and palate causes not only a great mental shock to the family but also tremendous mental stress to the patients caregivers. Based on the practical work and survey data associated with the project “Rebirth actionsocial and psychological support pilot service”, this article shows that due to the cleft lip and palate patients disease caregivers face difficulties in satisfying their physical, psychological and spiritual needs; while resource integration, welltargeted needs satisfaction and empowerment are the basis for social work intervention for cleft lip and palate patients caregivers. The establishment of trust alliance of social workers and caregivers may help the caregivers to gain related knowledge and skills, improve their motivation level, realize their right empowerment, as well as alleviate their negative emotions, enhance their confidence and promote the overall physical and mental rehabilitation of the patients.    

Key words: cleft lip and palate , social work, trust alliance