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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 is divided into four neighboring 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.

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"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