Welcome
We are here to support you in every way possible and welcome you to contact us with any questions you may have.
We understand that this time must be filled with mixed emotions for you and your family, and we want you to know that you are not alone in your journey.
Our Director of Family Support is available to new and expectant families 24/7.
- Contact: Cathleen Small - cathleen@dscba.org (925) 362-8660 x104
In addition, we have a Bilingual Family Support Manager, who provides support to our primarily Spanish-speaking families.
- Contact: Viviana Meyer - viviana@dscba.org (925) 362-8660 x110
We have a welcome basket program for new families. We deliver (or mail during COVID) a basket full of fun gifts for baby, such as baby books and handmade quilts and hats, as well as further information about Down syndrome that will assist parents as they begin their journey with their new baby.
We would like to suggest that in reading about Down syndrome, you take your time and digest only the information that is helpful to you. It is our philosophy that your baby is a baby first, with Down syndrome second.
We offer free materials about Down syndrome in English and Spanish.
Resources for Expectant Parents
More Information
- A book full of real-life accounts of families who have received a Down syndrome diagnosis- Available here.
- A Pregnant Mother’s Guide to Down Syndrome- downsyndromepregnancy.org
- Understanding the Diagnosis of Down Syndrome- Click here for this resource from NDSS
- Receiving a Down Syndrome Diagnosis from Brighter Tomorrows- Click here
New Parent Resources
More Information
A book full of real-life accounts of families who have received a Down syndrome diagnosis- Available here
The Parent’s Guide to Down Syndrome: Advice, Information, Inspiration, and Support for Raising Your Child from Diagnosis Through Adulthood- Available on Amazon
Babies with Down Syndrome: A New Parents’ Guide- Available on Amazon
Gifts: Mothers Reflect on How Children with Down Syndrome Enrich Their Lives- Available here
There's nothing down about Down syndrome. Watch here
Moms are not sorry their children have Down Syndrome. Watch here
Early Connections Support Group
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Due to the COVID 19 Shelter In Place Early Connections Group meetings are currently being held online until further notice.
Early Connections offers a friendly and supportive environment for parents and their babies (ages 0–3). We share helpful information to support your baby’s development. Some months we invite guest speakers and focus on a specific topic. This group meets two times a month: one Wednesday morning and one Saturday morning.
Facilitator: Cathleen Small, Director of New Family Services & Medical Outreach
Location: DSCBA, 101-J Town and Country Dr, Danville
Wednesdays 10:30am–12:00pm
Feb. 5, March 4, Apr 1, May 6, June 3, July 1, Sept. 2, Oct. 7, Nov. 4, Dec. 2
Saturdays 9:30am–11:00am
Jan. 18, Feb. 15, March 14, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, Aug.15, Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 21, Dec. 19
(Saturday meetings include a continental breakfast.)
Please contact Cathleen at cathleen@dscba.org or call her at (925) 362-8660 x104 if you are planning to attend. You may also contact her if you would like to be placed on the meeting email list or if you have questions about this group.
El grupo Early Connections ofrece un ambiente amistoso y de apoyo para los padres y sus bebés (de 0 a 3 años de edad). Compartimos información útil para apoyar el desarrollo de su bebé. Algunos meses presentamos oradores invitados y enfocan un tema específico. Este grupo se reúne dos veces al mes: un miércoles y un sábado por la mañana.
Facilitadora: Cathleen Small, Directora de Nuevos servicios para la familia y divulgación médica
Local: DSCBA, 101-J Town and Country Dr., Danville CA
Miércoles: 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
5 de febrero, 4 de marzo, 1 de abril, 6 de mayo, 3 de junio, 1 de julio, 2 de septiembre, 7 de octubre, 4 de noviembre y 2 de diciembre de 2020
Sábados: 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
18 de enero, 15 de febrero, 14 de marzo, 18 de abril, 16 de mayo, 20 de junio, 18 de julio, 15 de agosto, 19 de septiembre, 17 de octubre, 21 de noviembre y 19 de diciembre de 2020
(Las reuniones de los sábados incluyen un desayuno continental.)
Por favor si usted está planeando asistir, póngase en contacto con Cathleen por e-mail cathleen@dscba.org o llamarla al (925) 362-8660 extensión 104. También puede comunicarse con ella si le gustaría anotarse por correo electrónico en la lista de las reuniones o si tiene alguna pregunta sobre este grupo
