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The current study aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of supported services that are provided for kids with Down Syndrome in Jordan from the point of view of those working with them. The sample of the study consisted of 150 employees (male and female). In order to collect the data a survey was developed which consisted of seven areas and 81 items that evaluates the level of supported services that are provided for kids with down syndrome in Jordan. Validity and reliability were conducted for the survey. To analyze the data, means and standard deviations were used, in addition to one way anova. Results showed the following: The level of estimate of employers for the supported services provided for kids with down syndrome in Jordan was low. The area of health services gained the highest level of estimates by employers which was moderate. The area of functional therapy gained the lowest level of estimates by employers which was low. (Published Abstract)