Black Families Support
We value the diversity that exists within the Down syndrome community and strive to reflect that in our programs.
If you are a Black/mixed family expecting or raising a Black/mixed child with Down syndrome, we'd love for you to join us in the DSDN Rockin' Parent Community App!
Here, you will find our Black Families group, as well as pregnancy and birth clubs, and 50+ topical groups. Our hope is that you will find the support from others that are on this journey too. It's a place to share with each other and offer or seek support.
Other Support & Connections
Black Down Syndrome Association
(this is not a DSDN-run group)
The Black Down Syndrome Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing Black families with the resources and support they need for their loved ones with Down syndrome.
(this is not a DSDN-run group)
"I remember being caught totally off guard... I sat in shock numb to the unknown. I may have even cried then but I can’t remember. I remember reading a message from a mother who has a baby with Down syndrome and her words to her husband were, “why not us?” Every time I questioned why this was happening to us, I would follow it up with, “why not us?” My baby is 1 and I can’t imagine her any other way nor would I want her to be any other way.
You can do this mama. Nothing in life gets easy we just have to know how to handle the harder better. It may be hard but watch how you will be blessed to handle the harder better."
Chrislyn's Rockin' Mom