Resources for Families

The Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta (DSAA) is a 501 (c)(3) Georgia non-profit organization dedicated to providing individuals with Down syndrome and their families life-long community connections.

Early intervention program mandated by Part C of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997 (IDEA) provides supports and resources to assist family members and caregivers to enhance children's learning and development through everyday learning opportunities.

Georgia Head Start programs provide comprehensive early childhood and family development services to children from birth to five-years-old, pregnant women and families. Our programs have a long tradition of delivering comprehensive and high-quality services designed to foster healthy development in low-income children and their families.  Head Start agencies provide a range of individualized services in the areas of education and early childhood development; medical, dental, and mental health; nutrition; parent involvement and family support.

Bright from the Start administers the nationally recognized Georgia’s Pre-K Program, licenses child care centers and home-based child care, administers federal nutrition programs, and manages voluntary quality enhancement programs

The Georgia Parent Mentor Partnership is an alliance of parents and professionals working together to improve outcomes for students with disabilities by enhancing communication and collaboration between families, educators, and the community.

Parent to Parent of Georgia offers a variety of services to Georgia families of children with disabilities or special healthcare needs.

Champions for Children provides direct financial assistance and support services for Georgia's medically fragile and special needs children and their families, who are not eligible for the TEFRA/Katie Beckett Medicaid program.

Down syndrome awareness center, supporting the Atlanta community by providing activities, therapy, and educational programs free of charge.

NDSC is located in Atlanta but is a national organization with board members from all across the country.  They have a great website, a fantastic national public awareness campaign (“We’re More Alike Than Different”), publish a newsletter and other informational materials, and hold a national convention for families and self-advocates every summer.

NDSS is located in New York, NY and has a National Policy Center in Washington, DC.  NDSS has a variety of education, research, and advocacy programs and oversees Buddy Walks across the country.

The Global Down Syndrome Foundation is a public non-profit 501(c)(3) dedicated to significantly improving the lives of people with Down syndrome through Research, Medical care, Education and Advocacy.

DSRF initiates research studies to better understand the learning styles of those with Down syndrome.

The National Association for Down Syndrome supports all persons with Down syndrome in achieving their full potential. They seek to help families, educate the public, address social issues and challenges, and facilitate active participation.

This program, provided by the Human Development Institute, University of Kentucky, is designed to help answer your questions, educate you about Down syndrome and share the stories of other parents in similar situations.

The CDC works to track, monitor, research, and improve the health of individuals with Down syndrome.