National Down Syndrome Adoption Network

General Organizational Information

Organization Name:

Organization Acronym:

NDSAN

Branch/Affiliation:

Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati

Year Established:

1982

Type of organization:

Condition(s)-specific Regional

Mission Statement:

NDSAN's mission is that every child with Down syndrome grow up in a loving, caring home.

Status of organization:

Incorporated non-profit

Professional/Medical Board?:

Yes

501(c)3 Status?:

Yes

Paid staff?:

Yes

Board of Directors?:

Yes

Serves the following conditions

Diseases:

Down Syndrome

Organizational Contact Information

Title:

Executive Director

First Name:

Janet

Last Name:

Gora

Address:

644 Linn Street

Cincinnati, 45203

United States

See map: Google Maps

Phone:

+1 5137615400

Email:

janet@dsagc.com

Website Address:

http://dsagc.com/programs_adoption.asp

Resources and Services Provided

Languages spoken:

English

Spanish

Printed materials available in:

English

Spanish

Information provided for:

Affected individuals

Families of affected individuals

Care providers

Parents

Fathers

Mothers

Grandparents

Health care professionals

The public

Students

Media

Legislators

Range of services include:

Referrals to local chapter or group

Referrals to matching individuals/families

Help with adoption or placement

Awareness Programs

Educational materials include:

Fact sheet(s)

Booklet(s)

Website

Lending library

Cohort Development:

Registry of affected individuals

Number of affected individuals registered:

240 families registered to adopt a child with Down syndrome

Research Management:

Linking researchers and families

Participant recruitment