First Call Program

New and Expectant Parents –

Congratulations on your new baby!
We know that you may be looking for a lot of information now, or have a lot of questions. The First Call program is designed to help provide new and expectant parents with the support they need in a private and confidential manner. In addition to information on this website, we have an information packet we would be happy to send to you by mail or email. We also have parents that have been in your shoes that would be happy to speak and/or meet with you.

Awareness

Respect

Advocacy

Down Syndrome Creed

My face might be different
But my feelings the same
I laugh and I cry
And I take pride in my gains
I was sent here among you
To teach you to love
As god in the heavens
Looks down from above
To him I'm no different
His love knows no bounds
It's those here among you
In cities and towns
That judge me by standards
That man has imparted
But this family I've chosen
Will help me get started
For I'm one of the children
So special and few
That came here to learn
The same lessons as you
That love is acceptance
It must come from the heart
We all have the same purpose
Though not the same start
The Lord gave me life
To live and embrace
And I'll do as you do
But at my own pace.

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