NEW & EXPECTANT PARENTS
CONGRATULATIONS!
Welcoming a new baby is a time for celebration! Although the words Down syndrome may not have been what you were expecting to hear, take comfort in knowing that the Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas and our family network are here as ongoing sources of guidance and support for you and your family.
Receiving a Down syndrome diagnosis can feel overwhelming. You may experience a wide range of emotions and have some questions and concerns. Our New & Expectant Parent Program and Welcome Kit were created with that in mind to help guide and support your family from the moment of diagnosis. Our Kit includes additional information about Down syndrome, local and national resources, books you may find helpful, gifts for you and your baby, and more.
In addition to the Welcome Kit, the Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas offers one-on-one guidance and support, resource referrals, and opportunities for connection with other families through a variety of educational and social activities. Our goal is to provide you with accurate information, trusted resources, and ongoing support to help your child thrive.
We welcome the opportunity to connect with you and your family. Our team includes 3 full-time employees, a part-time New & Expectant Parent Coordinator, a part-time Bilingual Program Coordinator, and a local network over 2,700 families across North Texas. You are not alone, and we are honored to welcome you to the Down syndrome community.
MORE RESOURCES:
Understanding Prenatal Screening & Testing
Prenatal & Newborn Down Syndrome Information Pamphlet*
Understanding a Down Syndrome Diagnosis*
A Promising Future Together: A Guide for New and Expectant Parents
Diagnosis to Delivery: A Pregnant Mother's Guide to Down Syndrome*
Welcoming a Newborn with Down Syndrome: A New Parent’s Guide*
Your Loved One is Having a Baby with Down Syndrome*
Julia’s Way, Support for Breastfeeding Babies with Down Syndrome
*The Down Syndrome Guild also has physical copies of these publications that can be mailed to you at no cost as part of our New Parent Welcome Kit.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
NEW PARENT CONNECT & LEARN SERIES
Our new parent connection sessions and brunches are quarterly informal gatherings designed to introduce new families to the Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas and the resources and support we provide. Families have the opportunity to learn from parents and staff, get information on local and national resources, and connect with other families in a similar life stage.
BABIES & TODDLERS PROGRAM
Our Babies and Toddlers Program is an extension of our New & Expectant Parent Program for families of children with Down syndrome ages birth through 4 years. All new and expectant parents are invited and welcome to attend a variety of educational and social programs focused on early childhood learning and building family connections. SEE ALSO: BABIES & TODDLERS
