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Young Families

From celebrating new parenthood to sending out free Jewish books to gathering together for volunteer experiences, we are committed to helping you find your village within Chicago’s Jewish community. 

You can find us in play spaces, synagogues, Jewish preschools and living rooms – all around the greater Chicago area. Come out and see us at a holiday event or family volunteer opportunity and meet other parents in your neighborhood.

Your family belongs here. We invite you to grow with us.

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jBaby Chicago

This free program offers members a variety of benefits, including a welcome gift bag with baby gear, exclusive access to various programs and social events, coffee meetups with jBaby Parent Ambassadors, a PJ Library subscription for your family and much more! jBaby Chicago offers drop in playgroups for children ages 0-6 months across the city and suburbs.

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PJ Library Chicago

Enjoy free Jewish children’s books!

PJ Library sends handpicked, award-winning storybooks and activities for children from birth through age 12.

The program promotes meaningful conversations and provides opportunities to explore and celebrate Jewish life as a family.

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Path to Parenthood

Looking for a safe Jewish environment to find support and resources on the path to parenthood? Partnering with JCFS Chicago, we offer free webinars, support groups, and resources for all Chicago-based couples and individuals. We also offer financial aid grants for medical treatments and adoption expenses through our partner, The Chicago Coalition for Family Building.

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Resources

Preschool Finder

From building a strong academic foundation to nurturing your family’s values, Jewish early education programs can help foster your child’s development.

Find a Preschool
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Preschool Tuition Assistance

JUF Right Start offers a financial voucher to families who are enrolling their children for the first time in a Jewish infant, toddler, or preschool program during the academic year.

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RJD Young Families Events

The Russian-Speaking Jewish Division (RJD) invites young families to participate in a wide range of events from Jewish holiday parties, to shabbat gatherings and play groups.

See Young Families Events for Russian-Speakers
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The Norton & Elaine Sarnoff Center for Jewish Genetics

The Norton & Elaine Sarnoff Center for Jewish Genetics’ carrier screening program provides affordable, accessible, high-quality prenatal screening services for Jewish and interfaith families in Illinois.

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Young Families Opportunities

Volunteer

In partnership with PJ Library, TOV offers a series of programs for family volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Join TOV and PJ Library as we make a difference in our community.

Good Deeds Day
Join us for an international day of service in April with many family-friendly opportunities.

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