Membership

Use the following links to learn more about he benefits of membership.

Membership Levels and Benefits

Become a part of the largest organized parent community in Chicago!  Membership offers year-round benefits to all Chicago parents – new or seasoned – as well as parents-to-be!  Contact us with any questions about membership.  Join today! Don’t miss out on upcoming events, discussions, and programming! 

Join as a Family - $55 for one year OR $90 for two years - Our Unique Membership Benefits* Include:

  • Family Access to NPN - Individual log in ID for each parent
  • 24-7 access to our unmatched discussion forum
  • Step by step preschool and elementary school search
  • Parent-recommended childcare options
  • More than 25 FREE & discounted events per month across the city
  • Navigate city living with like-minded expectant, new and seasoned parents
  • Access to members only programming - e.g., School Fairs, Parent University, New Moms and Expectant Moms Groups
  • Complimentary subscription to NPN’s quarterly Parent to Parent Newsletter
  • Unlimited access to NPN Parent Perks - Discounts and special offers for NPN Members
  • Nonprofit organization connecting Chicago parents for more than 30 years!

Why join as a Business member?

Join as a Business or Non-Profit - $75 for one year*

  • Join NPN and our other Business Members at our quarterly NPN Partner Networking events
  • Interact directly with NPN members via our active Discussion Forum
  • Offer NPN members special offers/discount through our NPN Parent Perks Program
  • Host an NPN event in your space
  • Share your expert knowledge by becoming a speaker at an NPN event
  • Write an article and share your ideas and expertise in our quarterly Parent to Parent newsletter
  • Access unique advertising opportunities and take advantage of your Proud NPN Member 15% discount
  • Email melanie@npnparents.org to learn more about this membership and how to get listed in our Parent Perks Directory

Join as a School - $60 for one year*

  • Join NPN and our other Business Members at our quarterly NPN Partners Networking events
  • Interact directly with NPN members via our active Discussion Forum
  • Host a NPN event at your space
  • Access unique advertising opportunities and take advantage of your Proud NPN Member 15% discount
  • Provide NPN parents with your school info in our popular online School Directory and PDF eDirectory
  • Email schooldbase@npnparents.org to learn more about this membership and how to get listed in our School Directory

*NPN reserves the right to amend any discounts or benefits at any time.

Gift Memberships

Looking for the ideal holiday, baby shower, or birthday gift, consider giving the gift of an NPN membership!  Give your friend or co-worker evertything they need to be a parent in the city.  The priceless gift of connectons, information, and support. Purchase your Gift Membership today!

How does a gift membership work?

  • Log into NPN.
  • Click on Buy a Gift Membership and enter your gift message, contact info, and credit card details
  • Receive two emails: 1) A receipt of your payment and 2) A gift certificate with your gift message.
  • Give your gift! Send your gift certificate by email or print and gift it to that special parent or parent-to-be
  • The recipient uses their redemption code (on the certificate email) to set up their new membership! 

Refer-a-Friend
Share the benefits of NPN membership with your friends! Each friend you refer to NPN will save $5 on the cost of a one or two-year membership. Please ask your friends to use the code "rafnpn1001”. In order to use this promotional code, you must be a new member of NPN. 

Fee Waived Membership Program

NPN has formally implemented a Membership Fee Waiver Program* to directly aid a limited number of families undergoing financial challenges. If your family would benefit significantly from our programs, connections, information, and the support of other parents in our community, NPN can waive your annual membership fee for one year if you meet the program’s criteria.

Applicant requirements:

  • Reside in Chicago.
  • Have access to a computer and Internet
  • Be a parent/expectant parent
  • Provide a description of your current financial/personal situation
  • Demonstrate a willingness to participate and contribute to our community

Please email this information to us to apply. Applications will be reviewed on a case by case basis. An individual may reapply each year.