Welcome expectant and new parents!

We are sure you are experiencing a range of emotions as you adjust to the diagnosis of Donw syndrome. We invite you to contact our organization to offer you support. Receiving a diagnosis that your baby will have Down syndrome can be overwhelming.  The following resources are intended to help new or expectant parents learn more about the condition and provide accurate and up to date information about their baby's future. We hope these resources will help families understand how having a child with Down syndrome can enhance the family. DSG offers quarterly support breakfasts for families adjusting to the diagnosis.  

Contact info@kcdsg.org to be added to our mailing list, to receive a Family and Friends support packet, to request a parent to parent match or to receive a support breakfast invitation.

The Light at the End of the Tunnel brochure comprises stories from other prenatally diagnosed couples so you can learn what information was helpful to them.  Watch a video designed for expectant parents seeking more information. You may also wish to visit the Brighter Tomorrows  or National Down Syndrome Congress expectant parent websites to learn more.  Watch a video to learn more about adoptions of children with Down syndrome.

Please read DSG's award winning New Beginnings Parent Magazine for inspiration and guidance on your journey.  You may also enjoy reading the National Down Syndrome Society's Promising Future Together Booklet or a new parent guidedisseminated by the Down Syndrome Association of the UK.  Read What Parents Wished They'd Known when they received the diagnosis their child had Down syndrome for some interesting insights.

Down Syndrome Pregnancy is a wonderful resource which walks expectant couples through their pregnancies and provides many resouces along with the ability to connect with other parents who have walked in your shoes. You can download a free e-book at this site as well.

DSG's New Beginnings Magazine is filled with stories from families who have taken the same journey you are on now. We hope you will find the information enclosed valuable and fill out the response card on the back page and mail it in to be added to our mailing list.

Babies with Down Syndrome book is a guide for new parents that covers all aspects of care for babies and young children with Down syndrome. It includes daily care, family life, intervention, education and legal and medical issues. Please email: info@kcdsg.org with your mailing information if you would like a complimentary copy of Babies with Down Syndrome mailed to your home.

Diagnosis Down Syndrome: This Web site’s purpose is to inform you of the life realities that a person with Down syndrome can look forward to today which includes stories and photos from parents of children with Down syndrome.

New parents also find this "Welcome to Holland" story is very telling about their experiences.

DSG Family featured in FOX 4 News Story on Prenatal Testing

DSG parents Travis and Joy Palangi, proud parents of Ella, are interviewed regarding their experience with prenatal diagnosis.  The Palangi's learned at 5 months along in their pregnancy they would be welcoming a baby girl with Down syndrome.  They became involved with the DSG and learned firsthand  the many joys of parenting a child with Down syndrome which made welcoming their daughter a wonderful experience.

Feel free to contact DSG with ANY questions! We are here for you. We can match you with other parents who have walked in your shoes, refer you to commmunity based service providers, lend you books and videos from our lending library and deliver a welcome basket full of resources. For more information contact 913-384-4848 or info@kcdsg.org.