RISING KITES RESOURCE BAGS
Encouragement from
the very beginning.
Receiving a Down syndrome diagnosis can come with a lot of information, questions, and emotions. Rising Kites resource bags are created to help families feel supported, encouraged, and connected from the very beginning.
ABOUT OUR BAGS
More than a bag of resources.
A reminder that you're not alone.
Rising Kites resource bags combine trusted information with thoughtful items of encouragement for families receiving a prenatal or postnatal diagnosis of Down syndrome.
Bags are provided completely free of charge to families and medical facilities and are intended for families within the first two years of receiving a diagnosis.
to families
POSTNATAL
support
availability
WHAT'S INSIDE
Resources for the journey. Encouragement for right now.
Each bag is thoughtfully filled with resources, connection, and encouragement for families entering the Down syndrome community.
Encouragement
- A personal letter from our family
- I Am Me by Katelyn Herrygers
- Toy kite
- Toy rattle
Information + Connection
- Welcoming a Newborn with Down Syndrome: A New Parent's Guide to the First Month
- AAP Guidelines for Families of Children with Down syndrome
- Rising Kites Community Card with access to connections within the Down syndrome community
- Rising Kites Family Resources Card with access to state-specific resources
- Therapy journal from The Glory Days, Co.
- Resources from national Down syndrome organizations
Bag contents may change as resources are updated and new materials become available.
THE IMPACT
From one family to thousands.
What began with a desire to encourage families receiving a Down syndrome diagnosis has grown far beyond what we could have imagined.
Distributed
Partners
Reached
HOW WE CAN HELP
Resources for families.
Support for providers.
FOR FAMILIES
Request a free resource bag.
If your family has received a prenatal or postnatal Down syndrome diagnosis within the past two years, we'd be honored to send you a Rising Kites resource bag.
Request a Free Bag →FOR MEDICAL PROVIDERS
Support families from the moment of diagnosis.
Hospitals, clinics, genetic counselors, OB/GYN offices, pediatric practices, and other medical providers can partner with Rising Kites to provide free resource bags directly to families.
FROM A RISING KITES FAMILY
“Your organization was one of the best things I found when I was researching the Down syndrome community. Not only was your celebratory basket a true gift to our family, but you also connected us to Arielle and her daughter Zarah.
Our son Rowan has been an incredible blessing to our family.
You have our sincere gratitude for all the good you share with the world and with parents who might be feeling a little afraid and unsure.”
— Rowan's mom
FAMILY RESOURCES
Not ready to request a bag?
Explore information and resources we've gathered for families navigating a Down syndrome diagnosis and raising a child with Down syndrome.
Explore Family Resources →SUPPORT THE BAG PROGRAM
Help us put encouragement into the hands of the next family.
Rising Kites resource bags are always provided to families and medical facilities at no cost. Your generosity helps cover the resources, materials, and shipping needed to send each bag.