About Bringing Up
Down Syndrome - BUDS
BUDS, (Bringing Up Down Syndrome) is a southern New Jersey non-profit organization whose purpose is to help families of children with Down Syndrome by offering a variety of programs and services. We have over 300 families in our organization covering Burlington, Gloucester, and Camden Counties.Our goal is to educate families on how to help our children be self-advocates, while showing the community that all individuals with Down syndrome and other disabilities can be valuable, contributing members of society.
Our Mission
The purpose of BUDS, is to help families of children with Down syndrome address issues associated with raising a child with Down syndrome.
We Live out Our Mission By:
Organizing meetings with an educational format,
Facilitating the development of life-long friendships, and
Creating an environment that encourages self advocacy, and promotes public awareness.
One of our goals is to have our children included in their neighborhood schools and communities. We have many programs in place that empower parents with the knowledge they need to help them get the best possible education for their children.