Kaleidoscope

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Kaleidoscope Serving Chicago's children, youth and families for 50 years.

Kaleidoscope is a non-profit child welfare agency that has been serving children and families impacted by abuse and neglect since 1973.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The majority of the families we serve have experienced intimate partner vi...
10/01/2026

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The majority of the families we serve have experienced intimate partner violence, in addition to child abuse. When we keep caregivers safe – most often moms, aunts, and grandmas – we can break the cycles of violence that lead to child abuse, neglect, and other traumas. We're grateful to partner with several organizations here in Chicago: Life Span, Metropolitan Family Services, Connections for Abused Women and their Children, and Sarah's Inn.

If you or someone you know feels unsafe in their romantic relationship, please reach out for support. The City of Chicago Domestic Violence Hotline is confidential, multilingual and available 24/7 to offer support, resources and information. Phone: 1.877.863.6338 | TTY: 1.877.863.6339.

We're pleased to welcome two new members to our board of directors: Archie Kalra and Brian Elliott! They've committed th...
09/17/2026

We're pleased to welcome two new members to our board of directors: Archie Kalra and Brian Elliott! They've committed their insights, leadership and expertise to furthering our mission to enhance child and family wellbeing by delivering innovative, individualized care and strengthening community connections.

Archana (“Archie”) Kalra is a senior finance and technology executive with 25 years of experience leading enterprise transformation initiatives across global consumer and hospitality organizations. She currently advises executive leadership teams through Enlightenai, where she helps organizations identify, prioritize, and implement AI-enabled business strategies that create sustainable competitive advantage.

Brian Elliott is a senior sales executive with more than 20 years of leadership experience in the consumer packaged goods industry. As Senior Director of Sales at Conagra Brands, he leads a national business segment with responsibility for commercial strategy, customer partnerships, innovation, and profitable growth. He is passionate about developing people, solving complex business challenges, and building collaborative relationships that create long-term value for customers, employees, and the organizations he serves.

Please join us in welcoming Archie and Brian!

This month marks our 53rd year serving Chicago's children, youth and families healing from abuse and neglect. We're work...
06/25/2026

This month marks our 53rd year serving Chicago's children, youth and families healing from abuse and neglect. We're working hard to make our vision a reality every day: that all children and youth have the opportunity to enjoy safe and healthy lives nurtured by supportive adults and engaged communities. Thank you for being with us and caring for our families! 💜

Thank you to our longtime partners at Old National Bank for leading a financial workshop for our families! Parents gaine...
05/06/2026

Thank you to our longtime partners at Old National Bank for leading a financial workshop for our families! Parents gained the tools to create a household budget, plan for emergencies, and save wisely. And of course, dinner and childcare were provided for everyone.

Through our THRIVE Collaborative, we work with community partners to meet West Side families' needs before a child is harmed, including supporting their emotional, physical, environmental and financial health. Through workshops like this one, community partners equip families with the information, tools and resources they need to live safely and well.

We're so grateful to Old National Bank for supporting our programs and families in multiple ways!

Since 1973, we've served tens of thousands of families in Chicago. While their stories and situations are uniquely their...
04/18/2026

Since 1973, we've served tens of thousands of families in Chicago. While their stories and situations are uniquely theirs, their needs have largely not changed. They need a little extra money for rent. A little extra help to find the right healthcare provider. A little extra support at school.

Right now, Kaleidoscope delivers these fundamental needs for every family – while meeting their unique circumstances and goals for themselves. At the same time, we're creating infrastructure and making systemic changes on the West Side to create the community safety net for families before problems escalate into crises.

Help us make a difference for children, youth and families in Chicago. Give now for Child Abuse Prevention Month: https://www.kaleidoscope4kids.org/child-abuse-prevention-month/

We're so proud of Cierra and everything she has done for herself and her boys. Like nearly every family we serve, Cierra...
04/10/2026

We're so proud of Cierra and everything she has done for herself and her boys. Like nearly every family we serve, Cierra was doing most things right, but she lacked the social and financial safety net many of us take for granted. She didn't need a miracle; she just needed a little extra.

YOU are that little extra for Cierra and hundreds of families just like her. When you donate to Kaleidoscope, you connect caregivers with the vital resources they need to keep Chicago families safe, happy and healthy.

Read Cierra's story, and see how you can help this Child Abuse Prevention Month: https://conta.cc/4sgHiUQ

We serve neighbors who are doing most things right but lack the social and financial safety net many of us take for gran...
04/02/2026

We serve neighbors who are doing most things right but lack the social and financial safety net many of us take for granted. They don’t need a miracle; they need a little extra. A little extra time for childcare so they can hold down a shift. A little extra help navigating a housing application. A little extra compassion during a mental health crisis.

You can be the safety net today. Donate for Child Abuse Prevention Month, and you'll provide the vital resources – from therapy and parenting classes to emergency rent assistance and transit passes – that keep Chicago families safe, happy and healthy. Learn more: https://www.kaleidoscope4kids.org/child-abuse-prevention-month/

Address

1901 W. Carroll Avenue, Suite 205
Chicago, IL
60612

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+17732787200

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