NC Down Syndrome Alliance

NC First Call Program for New and Expectant Parents

Congratulations! North Carolina Down Syndrome Alliance (NCDSA) believes every baby deserves a joyful welcome. Whether the diagnosis is prenatal (before birth) or postnatal (after birth), the news is often overwhelming. More than likely you are feeling shocked, blindsided, confused or isolated. You are not alone in your feelings or on the journey ahead of you. Everyone at NCDSA is here to support you as new or expectant parents with accurate, up-to-date information. NCDSA has a variety of resources and connections available that can help you make important decisions for your family.

The NC First Call Program for New and Expectant Parents offers:
Prenatal Information Packet or Welcome Baby Bag containing gifts and resource
Award winning New Parent Handbook
Accurate and up to date information about Down syndrome
Parent Mentor Program to connect parents with similar journeys
Hospital and in-home visits upon request
Access to NCDSA’s full range of resources, programs, and community events including our New Parent Socials, New and Expectant Parent Meetings, Playgroups
Local, private, on-line communities
Connecting families with the nearest Down syndrome support agency in North Carolina.

NCDSA services and resources are free and confidential. Our Parent Mentor Program provides experienced parents of children with Down syndrome to parents with a prenatal or newly diagnosed child with Down syndrome. Parent Mentors will answer questions honestly and will do their best to describe the joys and challenges they have experienced in their personal journeys. NCDSA strives to match new parents with parent mentors that have similar experiences.