Genetic and community resources
Care Connection for Children
A partner in the Virginia Children's Special Healthcare Needs network. This is a statewide network of regional programs that provide health care coordination, community resources to children that live in Virginia, are under 21 years old, and have a physical disorder that is expected to last 12 months or longer. Call about your child or refer a patient:
Phone 804-827-1795
Toll free 1-866-737-5965
Early intervention services
Find out if you child needs therapy to help meet developmental milestones or refer a patient by calling 1-800-234-1448 (general hotline).
Birth defects
Cancer & cancer genetics
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
Chromosome disorders
- National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS)
- Chromosome Disorder Outreach
- Unique: Understanding Genes & Chromosomes
- Trisomy 18, 13, & Related Disorders
Clinical trials
Genetic conditions
- Understanding Genetic Conditions - Genetics Home reference
- Medline Plus - Genetic Disorders
- Medline Plus - English
- Medline Plus - Spanish
- Your Genes Your Health
Genetic organizations, education and societies
- The American College of Medical Genetics
- Coalition of State Genetics Coordinators
- The National Society of Genetic Counselors Learn about what a genetic counselor can offer you
- Virginia Association of Genetic Counselors
Genetic testing
Genetics education
- Genetics Education Center
- National Coalition for Health Professional Education in Genetics
Rare diseases
Support groups
Disclaimer: The above links are informational only. We have no responsibility for the information provided.