New Baby Outreach
New Baby Outreach
Description
Compassionate Support From Day One
Receiving a prenatal or postnatal diagnosis of Down syndrome can bring many emotions and questions. DSABV’s New Baby Outreach program ensures that families in the Brazos Valley and surrounding communities receive immediate encouragement, accurate information, and personal connection.
We believe no family should walk this journey alone. Our outreach program connects new and expectant parents with trained parent mentors, including Amanda Bennett, who provide reassurance, share lived experience, and offer trusted resources.
Amanda Bennett
Experienced Parent Volunteer
Category
Family Support
Cost
Free
Program Information
Expectant parents and families with newborns diagnosed with Down syndrome
Availability:
Year-Round Support
Service Area:
Brazos Valley and surrounding communities
Program Description
The New Baby Outreach program provides personalized support tailored to each family’s needs. Whether families are navigating a prenatal diagnosis, welcoming a newborn, or adjusting during the first year, we offer guidance grounded in compassion and experience.
Families receive:
A personal connection with a trained parent mentor
Educational materials and medical care guidelines
Local therapy and provider referrals
Emotional encouragement and practical next steps
Ongoing connection to DSABV programs and community
Our mentors understand the journey firsthand and provide hope-centered support while respecting every family’s unique experience.
What Families Can Expect
One-on-one parent mentoring (in person or virtual)
Welcome basket for new babies
Resource packet with trusted, up-to-date information
Connections to early intervention services
Invitations to family-friendly events and socials
DSABV responds quickly to hospital referrals and direct family outreach to ensure timely support.
200+
Families Served Annually
125+
Programs & Events Hosted
750+
Community Members Engaged
20+
Years Serving the Brazos Valley
You Are Not Alone.
If you or someone you know has recently received a diagnosis, we are here to walk beside you with information, encouragement, and community.
About DSABV
The Down Syndrome Association of Brazos Valley empowers individuals, educates families, and enhances communities so that every person with Down syndrome can thrive in the life of their choosing.
