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Down Syndrome - Parent to Parent Contact
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art182147.asp
Families of babies newly diagnosed with Down syndrome may not have access to information or encouragement until their babies enroll in early intervention services and may be on wait lists. Parent groups rely on volunteers to put together info packets or welcome baskets and make hospital visits.
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