Our Grupo de Familias Unidas Program provides information, resources, support, and connection opportunities for Spanish speaking and bilingual families throughout every stage of development. The Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas offers translation options at most events as well as a variety of educational seminars and social opportunities designed specifically for bilingual and Spanish-speaking families. Our Bilingual Program Coordinator is also available to help provide direction, referrals, and one-on-one support for families from birth through adulthood.

INFORMATION & RESOURCES

NEW & EXPECTANT PARENT WELCOME KIT (IN SPANISH)
We want to celebrate your baby with Down syndrome by providing a welcome kit that contains accurate and current information about Down syndrome, local and national resources, tips for new parents, and gifts for you and your baby.
SEE ALSO: NEW & EXPECTANT PARENTS

EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS (IN SPANISH)
Series of educational seminars and webinars that bring together local and national experts to help educate families on some of the most commonly asked questions at each life stage.

ONLINE RESOURCE LIBRARY
Our most trusted resources in multiple categories for you to browse online anytime.

DOWN SYNDROME CLINIC AT CHILDREN’S HEALTH℠
(BILINGUAL STAFF AVAILABLE)
Specialty clinic designed to provide comprehensive medical care, with a primary focus on behavioral health needs, to children and teens with Down syndrome. A team of providers from different disciplines come together to provide a variety of services, often within one visit. Providers include a Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics fellow, Developmental Nurse Practitioner, Geneticist, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Genetic Counselor and Social Worker.

CONNECT WITH OUR BILINGUAL TEAM
We probably have a resource for that! Our staff, Board and Grupo de Familias Unidas committee includes former educators, parents, and other professionals. Please reach out with any questions, concerns or resource referral requests at grupo@downsyndromedallas.org or (469) 547-5302.

SUPPORT & CONNECTIONS

FACEBOOK GROUP (IN SPANISH)
Connect with other Spanish-speaking parents online at anytime through our family moderated Facebook Group.

FAMILY SOCIAL EVENTS (IN SPANISH)
Social activities for Spanish-speaking families of all ages designed to promote life-long family connections. Locations and activities vary throughout the year and will be listed in the Upcoming Events section of this page.

SOCIAL EVENTS BY AGE (TRANSLATION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST)
Social activities for youth, teens and adults with Down syndrome designed to promote life-long connections. Locations and activities vary throughout the year and will be listed in the Upcoming Events section of this page.
SEE ALSO: BABIES & TODDLERS, YOUTH, TEENS & ADULTS

SPRING FAMILY PICNIC (BILINGUAL STAFF AVAILABLE)
Annual membership-wide picnic that includes family fun for all ages.

BUDDY WALK® (BILINGUAL STAFF AVAILABLE)
The largest community wide celebration of people with Down syndrome in North Texas. The event features family-friendly activities for all ages and an awareness walk. Proceeds benefit the Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas.