Resources to help you support families receiving a Down syndrome diagnosis.
Rising Kites provides free prenatal and postnatal resource bags for families, along with educational resources for medical professionals.
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Our free resource bags are designed to provide encouragement, education, and support to families receiving a prenatal or postnatal diagnosis of Down syndrome.
Prenatal and Postnatal Bags
Resources specific to where families are in their diagnosis journey.
Available in English and Spanish
Resources for English- and Spanish-speaking families.
Always Free to Families
Medical professionals can request bags to distribute to families receiving a diagnosis.
Supporting Families from Diagnosis Forward
Explore clinical guidelines and educational resources for caring for individuals with Down syndrome and communicating a diagnosis.
AAP Health Supervision for Children and Adolescents with Down Syndrome
Clinical guidance for health supervision and ongoing care for children and adolescents with Down syndrome.
View AAP Guidelines →Best Practices for Communicating a Prenatal Diagnosis of Down Syndrome
Interactive training for medical professionals on delivering a prenatal Down syndrome diagnosis, including simulated patient sessions.
Prenatal Diagnosis Training →Best Practices for Communicating a Postnatal Diagnosis of Down Syndrome
Interactive training for medical professionals on delivering a postnatal Down syndrome diagnosis, including simulated patient sessions.
Postnatal Diagnosis Training →
Medical Facility Resource Flyer
Share information about Rising Kites resource bags with colleagues and medical professionals who support families receiving a Down syndrome diagnosis.
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Whether you work in genetics, maternal-fetal medicine, obstetrics, pediatrics, labor and delivery, or another area of care, we'd love to help you provide families with encouragement, education, and support from the moment of diagnosis.
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Rising Kites resource bags are shared through hospitals, genetics departments, maternal-fetal medicine clinics, pediatric practices, and community organizations across the country. We're grateful for the professionals helping us connect families with encouragement, education, and support from the moment of diagnosis.
Circle sizes reflect the number of facilities in each state. Locations are approximate.
Facilities Receiving Rising Kites Bags Include
Boston Children's Hospital · Children's Hospital of Philadelphia · Riley Children's Hospital · Helen DeVos Children's Hospital · Nationwide Children's Hospital · UNC Down Syndrome Clinic
These facilities are listed in our distribution directory. Inclusion does not imply institutional endorsement.
See Where Our Bags Are Shared
Explore our directory of hospitals, medical departments, clinics, and community organizations receiving Rising Kites resource bags. Discover the growing network of medical professionals helping us support families from the moment of diagnosis.
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