Orphan fostered in Buffalo through Kidsave

Orphaned children from Columbia visited the United States this summer in hopes of finding their forever family. The children visited through a program called Kidsave, an organization that helps children get adopted. Children stayed with foster families during their time here.

Kim Haluska, and her family, of Buffalo, hosted, Brentley. “We had previously adopted. We were thinking about expanding our family through adoption. We thought it’d be nice to have a kid visit first since we already have kids in the house,” she said.

There were two orphans who stayed in Minnesota, while others stayed in other states across the United States, including Wisconsin and New York. “In other communities where more kids are staying, they’ll do events to help them get adopted,” she shared.

“My favorite part was taking Brentley to some of his first experiences,” she stated. Some activities Brentley had during his visit to the United States included: enjoying the Wright County Fair, having ice cream at What’s the Scoop?, going to the park at Buffalo Covenant Church, listening to music at Concerts at the Park, and more.

Haluska explained that families interested in adopting any children through Kidsave can find more information on their website, including information to meet them via Zoom call.

“My advice would be to not be afraid. A lot of times we hear the bad stories about fostering or adoption. Even though some of these kids had a bad start, it doesn’t mean they’re bad kids,” she shared.

More information about fostering or adoption through Kidsave can be found at kidsave.org.