LAFAYETTE REGION

Thank you for visiting the Louisiana Heart Gallery website where we believe every child deserves a loving family to call their own.
There is a great need for parents willing to be licensed foster parents, able to provide a temporary home for children needing a stable, loving environment. There is also a need for parents wanting to adopt children that are legally available to be adopted. 
If you are interested in fostering temporarily, or fostering to adopt, you will first need to become a Certified Foster Parent and will begin the process by taking one of the classes listed below.
For more information, call (337) 262-5970

Camden

Camden is an amazing teenager who is outgoing with a terrific smile and attitude to match. He loves playing video games, listening to music, and being outdoors. Camden is a very soft spoken young man who is very helpful and kind to others. He has a huge heart and enjoys seeing others have a good time and an amazing day. He is looking for an amazing family who is willing to help him reach his fullest potential. Camden loves his siblings and wants to maintain his family connections with them.

Ra'Najah

Ra'Najah is a beautiful teenager with a friendly personality. She enjoys braiding hair, drawing and playing with dolls. She desires a forever family who looks like her and is willing to help her reach her fullest potential. Ra'Najah would like an adoptive family who will support her maintaining her family connection with her biological family and her sister who were previously adopted. Ra'Najah attends school daily and maintains average grades in school. Are you the forever family for her?

Christopher

Christopher is a very fun, enthusiastic and polite young gentleman.  He has a lot of energy and he is looking for a forever family who can match is level of energy.  Christopher enjoys playing and watching all sport especially football, baseball and basketball.  He enjoys playing video games, pizza and grilled cheese sandwiches. Christopher will need a family who is willing to assist him with reaching his full academic potential. He is a very caring and thoughtful child who loves dancing and being the center of attention. Christopher is looking for a forever family who is willing to provide him with unconditional love and patience.To watch a video of Christopher, click here.

Hilery

​Hilery is a witty teenage boy, who is looking for a family all of his own. He is quiet and reserved, but is very open when he is comfortable in a conversation. Hilery enjoys reading and shows an interest in robotics and marine biology. His favorite food is pizza. He enjoys indoor activities, such as video games, but he also enjoys being active and playing soccer. Hilery wishes to have a family where he will have other siblings to spend time with. Hilery needs a family that will love and support him, while making him feel safe and stable in his environment.

Kylon

 Kylon is a happy and handsome little boy. He is very hands-on and enjoys playing outdoors, riding his bike, and basketball.
 
Kylon on target with education and always express a desire to learn more. He is a very active child with a lot of energy to burn and desires a family to match his level of energy. When most kids are snacking on junk food, he desires apple, bananas, grapes, and other fruit. Kylon desires a home that can provide him with supervision, support, guidance and unconditional love.  youtu.be/GfigsktVI-c

Javonte

Javonte is an active little boy who loves to play out doors with children. He loves playing with Legos and his action figures.  He enjoy working with his hands putting things together and taking them apart. Javonte' s favorite snacks are vanilla ice cream cones and french fries. He loves school and is  eager and willing to learn. Javonte would love a family who is willing to match his level of energy.  He is a fun loving child and he is wants a family that is willing to support his dreams and goals.  Are you the forever family for this amazing kid?

Xavier

Xavier is a fun teenager who loves playing basketball and football. He is very creative and hard working. Xavier does not have just one favorite food, he loves all food groups. His favorite colors are blue, and red. Xavier also enjoys spending time playing video games, and going on outings. Xavier would like a family who is fun, patient, understanding, and is willing to give him unconditional love. It is Xavier's desire to be adopted by parents that are compassionate, patient, loving and able to provide support and guidance

Caden

​Caden is a fun and enthusiastic fourteen-year-old male. He is looking for a forever family who can match his level of energy. Caden enjoys art and drawing. He enjoys playing pickleball and video games. Caden loves all types of music. He is a polite young gentleman. Caden does well in a nurturing and structured environment. He would like to maintain contact with his sibling. Caden needs a family that can offer patience, consistency, and love. Caden needs parents who will provide him with structure and support and help him reach his goals.

Machiah

Machiah is a very loving, affectionate and active little boy, who loves being outdoors. The things that Machiah enjoys most is blowing bubbles and jumping on the trampoline. He is not a big fan of swinging on a swing or going down slides but he is working on feeling more comfortable doing these activities. He also enjoys being taken for walks in his wagon and being assisted on his tricycle. Machiah's favorite toys are those that make music because he enjoys dancing to the beat. He also enjoys playing with balls, books, coloring and watching Peppa Pig. Machiah will eat anything and every thing but this favorite foods are fruits, popcorn and pickles. Machiah would love a kind loving supportive family that will help him reach his full potential.

Joseph

Joseph is a beautiful kid who enjoys hugs, attention and lots of affection. Joseph loves being introduced to new stimuli and learning how to respond to it. He is very curious, as he is the kind of child that focuses on new things intensely until he figures them out. Joseph loves listening to music and gets very excited at the sound of any kind of music. Cartoons that include music and movement Joseph understands also captures this sweet child's attention. Joseph's family will need to be resourceful, patient, committed and full of unconditional love to share with Joseph

Logan
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Logan is an adventurous child who loves to live life to the fullest. He is often found with a smile on his face. He enjoys anything that will keep him active and busy such as running, being outdoors, and riding his tricycle. Mickey Mouse Club House captures his full attention . He continues to make great strides in his development. Logan is learning new things daily and can remember it all. He eats just about everything except bell peppers. Unlike most kids, Logan cannot get enough of Sushi and Hibachi restaurants. Logan will benefit from a loving, supportive and patient family.

Kyree

Kyree is a friendly young man that is easy to get along with. At first, he can seem shy and somewhat timid, but he tends to open up pretty quickly once he feels comfortable. He enjoys being active outdoors. He has a passion for playing his favorite sport basketball. When he isn't enjoying outside activities you can find him playing his favorite video games on his Xbox or Nintendo Switch. Kyree does well academically making A's and B's on his report cards.

Kyree desires a home that has a basketball goal and good Wifi so that he can still play basketball and video games. Kyree would like to travel to different places that he has never been before. He enjoys going out to different restaurants to eat. His favorite food is gumbo. Kyree would like any potential adoptive family to know that he is a good person that is easy to get along with and that he likes to do different things and play sports

Tyreina

Tyreina is a friendly kid that may appear shy upon first meeting her. She loves dressing up pretty, outdoor play, especially jumping on the trampoline and playing on the swings. She wants to make sure everyone knows that she requires lots of attention. She requires a family that can provide unconditional love and support in a nurturing and structured home environment. Tyreina simply needs a family that can offer patience, consistency and love. She is full of energy and is looking for a family who can match her level of energy. She is excited about adoption and ready to meet her forever family.

Miracle

Miracle is a spunky, friendly teenager that has no trouble making new
friends. She is a very active child. She loves dressing up pretty and loves to wear her hair up. Miracle loves being the center of attention. She loves dancing and listening to Zydeco music.  Her favorite foods are apples, fry bread, and chicken soup.  She also enjoys liquid foods and vegetables. Miracle enjoys going out doors. Miracle requires attention and close supervision.  She is growing and thriving as she begins to say words.  Miracle is very loveable. She loves her oversized bear that she sleeps on.  She appreciates lots of attention.  She does extremely well in a structured and nurturing environment.  Miracle can benefit from a family that can provide unconditional love and support.

Linda

Linda is a fun-loving teenager with a huge smile. She likes playing and watching sports. She enjoys other outdoor events like bike riding. Linda likes to swim during the hot summer months and hopes that her forever family has a pool or access to one. Linda does well academically and is proud of her academic achievements. She needs someone who will push and encourage her to meet her greatest potential. She needs a role model who cares about making her a part of their lives. Linda can express her needs, she is very smart and creative. What Linda desires most is what most of us take for granted a forever family and a home of her own.  Click on the link to watch Linda's video!  youtu.be/klwNEEfaKGw

Brezi

Brezi is a creative teenager who love learning new things.  She enjoys drawing and making crafts.  She loves to read and likes to write poetry.  She  enjoys spending time with those she is close to, and loves to talk.  She has a naturally inquisitive nature and enjoys learning about various topics. Brezi is interested in hair and makeup, and loves to experiment with her own, or with anyone who is willing to let her.  Brezi is a homebody, and prefers to stay home reading or practicing her art rather than going out.  She is working very hard to succeed, and is open to assistance from others.  Brezi loves to experiment with her style, it’s how she expresses herself.  She would love a family who is open and understanding, and willing to guide her as she navigates adolescence.

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For additional information, please contact Lafayette region DCFS at 800-256-8611

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