CSDSA is a volunteer group of families with children who have Down syndrome, as well as people interested in helping us in our endeavor to inform and remain updated on Down syndrome. We are a non-profit organization, established as a family interaction group. We come together to exchange ideas and stories. We all give a great deal, and we all get a great amount of information from each other in areas of child development, the future and the family. We also offer the following

• Meetings feature speakers and discussion on a variety of topics related to Down syndrome.
• Social gatherings are held throughout the year. We also have a "teen group" that organizes events throughout the year.
• Upon request from the family, a CSDSA parent will visit in the home, in the hospital, or by telephone. We provide support and share experiences and information.
• CSDSA publishes a newsletter, "Hand in Hand", filled with information on meetings, news, stories, medical updates and educational issues.
• We provide "New Parent Packets" with up-to-date information on Down syndrome.
• We provide scholarships to families for educational, recreational and medical purposes.

The outlook for children with Down syndrome has improved tremendously in recent years due to the increases in the quality of medical care, early intervention, and educational support in our schools for individuals with Down syndrome.