Get ready for an extraordinary journey.

Finding out that your unborn child has Down syndrome takes parents by surprise. You’re bound to have questions — lots of them — and probably, a few fears. It’s totally normal, and that’s exactly why DSACF is here. Through our programs, events and resources for expectant families, you can meet people who have been in your shoes and learn a little more about what life is like with an extraordinary child.

Programs

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New Family Celebration

Twice a year we host our New Family Celebration! At the New Family Celebration, you will have the opportunity to meet other new parents of a baby with Down syndrome, parents a little further down the road, and get lots of information about Down syndrome. Have questions about your new journey? Have them ready and we are happy to answer them! This event is free and we welcome siblings, grandparents, and extended family.

For Ages:

All ages

Runs:

Twice a year

When:

TBD

Where:

DSACF Success Center

More Prenatal Programs

Baby Basics

D.A.D.S.

FND Webinars

Family wearing black and yellow at DSACF Day

Events

World Down Syndrome Day Celebration

When:

Where:

Camp Thunderbird

Low Down on Law

When:

Where:

TBD

Medical Clinic

Lifespan Down Syndrome Program at AdventHealth for Children

DSACF is proud to partner with AdventHealth for Children in Orlando for the launch of the first lifespan Down syndrome program in the Southeast.

Resources

Pregnancy

Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network for new and expecting parent resources

National Down Syndrome Congress for information on prenatal testing

Global Down Syndrome Foundation for Prenatal & Newborn Down Syndrome Information Pamphlet

For All Ages & Stages

Monthly Newsletter

211 powered by Heart of United Way – database for a variety of community resources such as housing assistance, food pantries and mental health support

To apply for Social Security

Davey Law Group, Low Down on Law for information on guardianship, guardian advocacy, supported decision making, and substituted decision making guardianship, guardian advocacy, supported decision making

ABLE United for information on savings accounts for individuals with disabilities

National Down Syndrome Congress for sibling toolkit

For Dual Diagnosis - Autism and Down Syndrome

UCF CARD (Center for Autism and Related Disorder) for all resources related to Autism spectrum disorder

Autism Speaks for additional resources related to Autism spectrum disorder

Abilities Workshop for parent workshops regarding Autism spectrum disorders

National Down Syndrome Organizations

National Down Syndrome Society for literature by ages and stages

National Down Syndrome Congress for information on policy and resources by ages and stages

Global Down Syndrome Foundation for information on medical care, guidelines and the latest research

National Down Syndrome Adoption Network for information regarding the adoption of individuals with Down syndrome

Our Partners

Thank you to our partners, whose generous support makes our programs possible.