Although no parent wants to think about a child with birth defects, it does happen. The following resources are helpful in the event that you have a child with birth defects.
Birth Defect Research for Children: 800.313.2232 www.birthdefects.org
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation: 888.663.4637 www.marchofdimes.com
VA Chapter 10128-A W. Broad Street Glen Allen, VA 23060 804.968.4120 www.marchofdimes.com/virginia
National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: 800.666.6327 www.nofas.org
National Down Syndrome Society: 800.221.4602 www.ndss.org
Down Syndrome Association of Greater Richmond: 804.796.5141 www.dsagr.com
National Down Syndrome Congress: Find updates on the latest legislation that affects people with DS and find tons of parental resources. www.ndsccenter.org
National Association for Down’s Syndrome: Signup for bi monthly newsletters, get facts, find support on message boards. www.Nads.org