Family Support Groups

The Parent Assistance Committee on Down Syndrome (PACDS) is a parent-led support network serving Westchester County, just north of New York City. We have all experienced the power of parent-to-parent understanding and support and are available to pass on that support and friendship to others.  We have a long history in Westchester, being founded in 1972, and still operate under the auspices of Westchester Arc, our parent agency.  Our families are available to provide:

• Telephone calls, home or hospital visits to new parents
• Information and resources, including a lending library
• Suggestions about programs and services
• Support meetings and activities for children, young adults and families

Some of our current activities include

• Monthly parent/child group meeting for young families
• Quarterly newsletter
• Annual family picnic
• Informational meetings for parents

Click here to view our BROCHURE in English (pdf)

Click here to view our BROCHURE in Spanish (pdf)

We welcome your inquiries

• 24-Hour Down Syndrome Hotline
  ​(914) 739 - 4085
• Patty Conte
  (914) 654 - 0238
  ebean37@hotmail.com
• Terri Hunt
  (914) 243 - 5874
  tmhunt@optonline.net
• Rosie Rodriguez Sanchez (Habla Espanol)
  (914) 293 - 0130