New Families

Welcome to GiGi's Playhouse!

Are you a new mom?

Do you have a new addition to your family?

Congratulations!

Welcome to the family! Click here to learn more how GiGi's can help.

Why GiGi's Exists?

GiGi’s Playhouse was created to change the way the world views a Down syndrome diagnosis and send a global message of acceptance for all.

Here to Help

Down syndrome is the largest chromosomal disability and yet, it is the least funded. From a prenatal diagnosis to career skills, we make a lifetime commitment to remain by their side. 

GenerationG

#GenerationG is a worldwide movement that goes beyond Down syndrome and sends a global message of acceptance for ALL!

Take the Pledge

Become a member of the #GenerationG Community, an army of change-makers set on making the world a kinder, better place for all people!

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Who is GiGi's Playhouse?

With over 57+ brick-and-mortar locations across the United States and Mexico, GiGi’s Playhouse is the ONLY network of Down Syndrome Achievement Centers.

Every day, we provide FREE, life-changing therapeutic, educational, and career training programs for 30,000+ individuals of all ages. From prenatal diagnosis to career skills, we make a lifetime commitment to our families.

Upcoming Events

March 11, 2030Renaissance Schaumburg

Join us to celebrate 20 Years of FREE programs, belief, and inspiration

We challenge YOU
to MOVE for acceptance!

Find an event near you

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Peace, Love and Happiness!

Peace baby! Cynthia Judd from Metamorphosis Studios took that! Isn’t that a great shot? The little poser!! She is soooo about her accessories! We cannot leave for school without her grabbing a hat, scarf, Micheal Jackson glove…..I was in New York last week working on the Manhattan location! I so wish she was with me!…

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Call me..Text Me!!

Ok…So I have moved from this blog to facebook!! But I have received so much grief about not updating the blog (Lora Bak!) that I AM BACK!!! So blame her!!!!GiGi is rockin’ first grade!!!! She is in the Phun with Phonics program at the Playhouse and is doing awesome! I love that we just go…

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kissing the fish

GiGi had a major fishing day! They just kept biting! Once again she got so excited that she kissed the fish!~ She wasn’t as grossed out this time and she was naming all of them as she caught them. I wonder why she named the large mouth Mommy???

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