DADS

D.A.D.S. exists in order to assist and support, through fellowship and action, the fathers and families of individuals with Down syndrome.

Our mission is simple, but our impact is profound.

Our D.A.D’s are passionate about:

  • enhancing a father’s knowledge and resources about children and individuals with Down syndrome
  • helping to build personal advocacy skills
  • helping families cope with the unique challenges of raising a child with Down syndrome
  • creating a safe environment of support where men can openly share experiences
  • building camraderie and helping create genuine friendships between fathers and families of children with Down syndrome.

Come and join your fellow D.A.D.S. at Bistro Orleans!

The Southeast Louisiana chapter of Dads Appreciating Down Syndrome (D.A.D.S.) meets on the third Tuesday of each month from 6:30pm to 9:00pm at Bistro Orleans  located at 3216 W. Esplanade Avenue, Metairie, La. 70002. Meetings feature lively discussions about such topics as education, individual development, finance, healthcare, advocacy, coping, as well as a myriad of other topics unique and important to raising a child with Down syndrome – not to mention the benefits drawn from ‘hanging out’ with a room full of other fathers experiencing the exact same issues as you!

Please join us, or call us at 504-388-4300 with any questions  you might have.