Welcome

Founded in 1972, PACES is a not-for-profit, parenting support group centered on providing education, friendship, and support to parents and their children – ages birth through five. PACES offers family enrichment through expert parenting information, peer support, social activities, and volunteer opportunities. Thousands of families have benefited from our seminars, activities, and most importantly friendship.

PACES operates the West and South regions in the Chicagoland area. From August to May, each region presents parent education meetings focusing on parenting skills, child development and health issues, which are presented by child development experts in the Chicagoland area. Baby-sitting is available for daytime meetings.

Become a member or professional sponsor and experience the pleasures, programs, and privileges.

News Updates

NO PRESCHOOL GUIDEBOOKS PUBLISHED FOR 2010 December 29, 2009

PACES will no longer be publishing and selling NEW preschool guidebooks. You can still purchase 2009 guidebooks for the Far West Region for $5 each at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson in Naperville, IL 60540 (630) 355-2665. If you would like to obtain a copy of West Region's 2009 guidebooks please contact Tina at west_region@pacesmoms.com.

It’s FREE to join PACES! July 26, 2009

We invite all families around Chicago land with young children to participate in our fun and educational activities. Come to a monthly meeting and find out about the parents who are in PACES, all of the fun activities we have planned for the year and share your ideas with us too.

Upcoming Events

“Yuck, I’m Not Eating That!” : Picky -Eater Children February 9, 2010

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
525 W. 63rd Street
Downers Grove, IL 60516

The Benefits of Early Music Education February 15, 2010

Gymboree Play & Music
9289 W. 159th Street (across from Walmart)
Orland Hills, IL 60487

Really Fun Tot Outings Each Month May 31, 2010

Kid & family friendly places in the west and south suburbs of Chicago!
You'll receive E-vites and E-newsletter calendar
varies, IL 60462

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Testimonials

"I have met such nice ladies from other nearby towns and have ventured out to explore other communities with them and our children. I feel like we do provide a…"
"Joining PACES got me away from daytime T.V. and out into the world. I found other moms to talk to, relate with, commiserate with, and best of all to laugh…"
"I love the educational monthly meetings that PACES offers. I have truly become a better parent since I joined PACES because I have learned so much! Also, they plan terrific…"
"PACES saved me with my son! I was new to the area, didn't know anyone, and wasn't working or attending church. I joined when my son was six months old,…"
"PACES has enriched my life in so many great ways. My family has had a lot of fun through all the wonderful opportunities from going on outings and developing friendships…"
"The parent education is second to none, and I really love the "Mom’s Nights Outs" for our region. I've heard through other moms that some organizations are really cliquey, but…"
"PACES has a long and rich history as a parent-led community group. I like how it is not dictated by an outside source, such as a private funder or the…"
"I like it that the meetings are at night -- so I do not have to bring my kids!"
"Interactive educational parenting discussions. The openness and friendliness of the members. People who've been part of the organization for a while are very welcoming and interested in helping others and…"
"I love that PACES has something to offer for everyone in my family. I have made friends, my children have made friends, my husband and I can go out with…"
"PACES helped me transition into the world of parenting like nothing else could have. I have learned priceless information about my ever-changing role as mother and wife from the friends…" — TM, Downers Grove