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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What those pictures did not show was the gallery after party hosted by Steven Bagby!  (thank you Steven and Rose!)  They really know how to do it right!   The problem was boot camp the next day at 6 am!  I woke up at 5 and got up to get dressed but instead laid down on…

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Launched our traveling gallery at the Loyola University Museum of Art!!

The first picture is of photographer Thomas Balsamo, me, our Executive Director Jenni VonTobel, gallery project manager Lisa Schuh and Steven Bagby our partner in crime!  The second is Steven walking out of the room right before we opened the doors to the public and the third is the people drinking wine, eating delicious food…

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t-ball

OK I forgot the pictures last time so here they are!!  The first thing she said when I wanted to take the picture was “pose?  OK…BAM!” and she flung her hip out with her hand on her head.  (That is the official t-ball pose you know!) GiGi got the game ball at the last game!!…

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