The North Carolina Down Syndrome Alliance is committed to helping our staff and their families, our community groups, partners, and the Down syndrome community to stay healthy by doing what we can to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, COVID-19. To help mitigate the impact of this evolving public health issue, NCDSA’s physical offices will be closed until further notice. NCDSA staff will be working remotely to serve children and adults with Down syndrome in North Carolina and available 9am-5pm EST by phone, email, and virtual meetings. In the meantime, please be safe and stay healthy! Learn more about Covid-19 and Down syndrome. here.

North Carolina Down Syndrome Alliance CARES about the individuals in our community. When difficult times arise – such as illnesses or surgeries – suggest a CARES bag for that child or adult. We'll send age-appropriate NCDSA goodies along with words of encouragement and lots of love. Request a CARES bag here or email info@ncdsalliance.org.

Connect with a Parent Mentor

North Carolina Down Syndrome Alliance (NCDSA) 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.

Visits can be arranged with you and your family at hospitals or at home. NCDSA wants to serve as a shoulder to lean on, a voice of experience, and a source of current information. We provide all new parents up-to-date information about Down syndrome along with information about resources available to your family.

Please e-mail Betsy John, NCDSA Family Support Specialist at familysupport@NCDSAlliance.org or call (984)200-1193 if you would like to get connected with a mentor.