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New and Expectant Parents

You’re Not Alone—We’re Here to Help

If you’re expecting a baby or have recently welcomed a baby with Down syndrome in the El Paso Borderplex, we’d love to bring you a Welcome Basket. It’s a gentle way to say “we’re here,” with helpful resources, community connections, and a little encouragement—no pressure and no overwhelm.

This project is sponsored by Early Childhood Intervention (ECI), Help Me Grow El Paso, Down Syndrome Coalition for El Paso, and Every Little Blessing Preschool.

Baskets are distributed through local hospitals, pediatricians, and OB/GYN offices, and we can also deliver one by request. Call (915) 875-0510 or email info@everylittleblessing.org

Resources for Parents

The Down Syndrome Coalition for El Paso understands the unique challenges and concerns you face as you navigate parenthood with a child with Down syndrome. You aren’t alone. Our community is made up of families and children of varying ages, races, religious beliefs, and socioeconomic levels. Explore the links below to find local and national resources.

EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION AND EDUCATION

El Paso Early Childhood Intervention

Paso Del Norte Children’s Development Center

Education Service Center - Region 19

Every Little Blessing Preschool

ORGANIZATIONS

National Down Syndrome Society

National Down Syndrome Congress

Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network

KNJ Therapeutic Riding: Equine Therapy

We Hike

The Boost Network

Special Olympics-Texas

Special Olympics- Texas Area 19

GENERAL INFORMATION

Texas Education Freedom Accounts 2026-2027 Application

Texas Medicaid Waiver Programs for Children with Disabilities

Texas Waiver Interest Lists-Check Your Status

Expanding Communication Access in Children and Teens with Down syndrome

SPEDTEX Special Education Information Center

Texas Education Agency Parent-Directed Special Education Services

Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS)

Home and Community Based Service Providers

Marbridge Foundation-Residential Care

Project Search 2026-2027 Cohort

What Comes After High School?

HOPES Parenting Program

EVENTS

Expressive Arts Class

Upcoming Events at the Zoo March-April 2026

Sensor Friendly Screenings at Premiere 03/21-06/20

Family Place Workshops Ages 1-3 Every Thursday 03/19-04/16 Esperanza Acosta Moreno Public Library

First Tee Greater El Paso 03/14-04/11

Autism Parent Academy 03/24-05/12

Parent Leadership Academies 03/24-05/12

Fathers Matter:Family Stability and Student Success March 30, 2026

Autism Acceptance Month Proclamation April 1, 2026

Family Place Workshops Ages 1-3 04/03-05/01 Richard Burges Library

Amigos Garden Spring Open House April 11, 2026

2026 Spring Eggstravaganza April 11, 2026

Autism Community Outreach April 11, 2026

Pic-Nic & Prayer Autism Awareness Month April 11, 2026

Pre-K Enrollment Day at The El Paso Zoo April 11, 2026

Celebrate the Spectrum is Turning 5! April 11, 2026

Together…We Build Tomorrow Family Conference April 18, 2026

El Paso Autism Walk April 25, 2026

Dia De Los Ninos April 25, 2026

Marbridge Summer Camp Age: 16+ 06/7-07/19

SEMINARS

Transitions Symposium-Thank You!

38th Annual Childhood Developmental Trauma and Attachment Conference April 9-11, 2026

Sexual Health for Youth with Disabilities April 23, 2026

The CoAct Project Symposium Sponsorship

Save the Date: Southwest Regional Down Syndrome Health Conference May 2, 2026

CDIC & Parent to Parent 37th Annual Children's Disabilities Symposium May 2, 2025

Webinar: Overview of Medicaid Waivers in Texas May 5, 2026

Seeds of Change Special Needs Conference & Resource Fair May 9, 2026

NDSS Down Syndrome Advocacy Conference May 11-13, 2026

RESEARCH STUDIES

Drexel University Research Study: Language in Children with Down syndrome

Eastern Michigan University Research Study: Improving Health Care

Zoom Webinar Series: Learn to Navigate Research Opportunities & Evaluate Research Outcomes

UTEP Research Study: Feeding Disorder

COVID-19 AND DOWN SYNDROME

Global Down Syndrome Foundation COVID-19 resources

National Down Syndrome Congress COVID-19 and Down syndrome resources

National Down Syndrome Society COVID-19

NDSC document on hospital visitation rights

Details about all COVID-related medical rationing complaints that have been filed and their outcomes.

POWER POINTS

Here are some great ideas for potty training children with special needs.

Potty Training Tips by Jessica Quinn