Lillstreet Event Hopes to Connect Orphans with New Families

Colombian orphans could find a family thanks to an event Saturday in Lincoln Square.

Kidsave—a nonprofit that helps families adopt children—is teaming up with Lillstreet Art Center to host an event where potential parents can meet kids by creating an art project with them.

The orphans are traveling to Chicago on Wednesday with the hopes of connecting to a new family.

Join Patch for more neighborhood news and follow us on Facebook and Twitter!

Kidsave primarily helps children ages 7 to 13 growing up in government care. Because of this, the kids have little to no hope of finding a permanent family in their own country, said Maru Braemer with the organization.

While visiting Chicago, Kidsave will take children on field trips, picnics, sporting events and musical performances. Now in its 12th year, the program has placed eight out of 10 children into adopted homes.

The clay day will run from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday at Lillstreet. Interested families can contact laurar@kidsave.org and marub@kidsave.org for information on the event.