Black Families Support
We value the diversity that exists within the Down syndrome community and strive to reflect that in our programs.
DSDN Support
The intention of this group is for Black/mixed families expecting or raising a Black/mixed child with Down syndrome to connect with each other.
We offer online pregnancy and birth clubs, as well as 50+ additional groups to more deeply connect around specific topics.
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