Neighborhood Parents Network Fall 2026 Developmental Differences Parent Fest

NPN Developmental Differences Parent Fest at LEEPForward/QLA

When: Saturday, September 19 from 4:00-7:00 PM

Where: LEEP Forward/QLA, 1447 W. Montrose Ave., Chicago, IL 60613

What you get: Improv workshop to support communication and connection, facilitated parent-led roundtable discussions, provider-led sensory activities that you can recreate at home, appetizers and beverages

List of providers:

• LEEP Forward/Quantum Leep Academy
• Wander Through Wonder Academy
• Black Bear Academy
• Center Ring Therapy
• Chicago Children’s Theatre
• Individual & Family Connection
• JCFS Chicago
• Medulla / Chiro One
• Nurtured Night Sleep
• StarNet Chicago

What parents say:

“…felt more empowered as a mom—thank you so much!”
“I felt supported. I felt like I wasn’t alone.”
“…everyone I met at a booth was very kind and went above and beyond providing resources, ideas and follow-up info.” 
 

NPN offers this event to all Chicagoans for free—part of NPN’s mission to deliver developmental differences resources and support to every Chicago parent who needs it.