The business is a play space for young children, and now the space has come to mean more to families impacted by the federal immigration crackdown in the Chicago area.
Over the summer, something bright got the attention of some families at Kedzie and Archer.
"I found myself traveling to the North Side for any type of toddler classes," said Angie Maciel with La Casa Playroom.
A Brighton Park couple created an option for families looking for an enriching play space for young kids in their neighborhood.
"There's just not a lot of options," said Jeremy Wright with La Casa Playroom.
They opened La Casa Playroom, the only bilingual playroom for children ages 0 to 6 on the city's South Side.
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As ICE actions intensified in the neighborhood, the couple noticed fewer families coming in and hearing about more young families that needed help. So, their mission to help children and families expanded.
"I personally know families that the breadwinner was abducted by ICE I think that's when it hits home when you see the families faces you know them first hand you see the children," Maciel said.
La Casa is among the Brighton Park businesses accepting donations for the families impacted by ICE actions.
"We are seeing basic needs of grocery items perishable and non perishable formula diapers wipes shampoo condition clothing winter's coming we need winter gear," Maciel said.
From there, advocates deliver the items to those too afraid to come out.
"The demand outpaced what we were expecting and that's a signal and that let us know how much was missing, and how far we have to go," Wright said.
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The couple looks forward to a time when more children can socialize together here free of fear. For now, they do what they can to support struggling neighbors with kids.