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 

NEW FOSTER PARENT ORIENTATION CLASS LOCATIONS:
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 
 
NEW FOSTER PARENT ORIENTATION CLASS LOCATIONS:
Acadia Parish DCFS Office 
600 North Avenue G
Crowley, LA  70526 (337) 788-7503
Tuesday, June 12, 2018 @ 10:00am
Thursday, August 2, 2018 @ 10:00am
Tuesday, October 9, 2018 @ 10:00am
Monday, December 10, 2018 @ 10:00am
 
Iberia Parish DCFS Office 
705 Bayard Street
New Iberia, LA  70560  (337) 373-0026
Tuesday, July 10, 2018 @ 10:00am
Wednesday, September 5, 2018 @ 10:00am
Wednesday, November 7, 2018 @ 10:00am
 
Lafayette DCFS Office 
825 Kaliste Saloom Road, Bldg.3, Suite 150
Lafayette, LA  70508 (337) 262-5970
Saturday, June 9, 2018 @ 10:00am
Tuesday, June 19, 2018 @ 6:00pm
Saturday, July 7, 2018 @ 10:00am
Tuesday, July 24, 2018 @ 6:00pm
Saturday, August 11, 2018 @ 10:00am
Tuesday, August 14, 2018 @ 6:00pm
Saturday, September 8, 2018 @ 10:00am
Tuesday, September 11, 2018 @ 6:00pm
Saturday, October 20, 2018 @ 10:00am
Tuesday, October 23, 2018 @ 6:00pm
Saturday, November 3, 2018 @ 10:00am
Tuesday, November 20, 2018 @ 6:00pm
Thursday, December 6, 2018 @ 6:00pm
Saturday, December 15, 2018 @ 10:00am.
 
ST. Landry Parish DCFS Office 
6069 I-49 S. Service Road, Suite C
Opelousas, LA  70570 (337) 942-0050
Monday, June 4, 2018 @ 10:00am
Tuesday, August 14, 2018 @ 10:00am
Thursday, October 4, 2018 @ 10:00am
Monday, December 3, 2018 @ 10:00am

!!ON HOLD!!
Dominic, Haili, & Isabella

Dominic is a bright, positive, active twelve year old male. He enjoys sports and is active in his school basketball team. He loves the outdoors and hanging out with his friends. Dominic can seem quiet when he first meets someone, but he is quick to engage and open up when he gets to know the person. Dominic shares a strong bond with his older sisters and wants to be adopted by a family that will accept them all and support them in their dreams and future endeavors. He likes most foods but the only seafood he likes is "tilapia and fish sticks."

Haili is a fifteen year old female who enjoys attending school. She is very active in extracurricular activities at school. Haili has a strong bond with her younger siblings and a positive role model. She is well adjusted and makes friends easily. She enjoys most foods with the exception of seafood. She is active, enjoys traveling and likes animals. Haili has a good sense of humor.

Isabella is a bright intelligent fourteen year old female. She enjoys school and is involved in extracurricular activities. Isabella loves being active in sports and plays basketball and volleyball on her school teams. She has a very strong bond with her siblings. She is a positive role model to others. Isabella who prefers her nickname "Bella" likes to travel and gets well with others. She likes most foods with the exception with seafood. Isabella likes animals and traveling

​Channia'yah, Channea'yah, & Kevina
ON HOLD

​Channia'yah is a beautiful nine-year-old girl with big brown eyes and a bright smile.  She is shy at first but warms up quickly and loves to talk.  She enjoys playing outside, swimming and responds well to praise and affirmation.  Channia'yah likes princesses, drawing, and crafts. She enjoys school and is an honor roll student.  Channia'yah is placed with two of her sisters.  They are very bonded and want to be adopted together.  They have three other siblings who they are also close to and enjoy visiting.  Channia'yah is open to different types of families.  She very much wants to be adopted with her two sisters
 
Channea'yah is a sweet active eight-year-old girl.  She is outgoing and talkative.  She has big beautiful eyes and a bright smile.  She is engaging and loves to talk.  She enjoys playing outside and swimming.  She enjoys coloring and making crafts.  She is an honor roll student.   She lives with two of her sisters and wants to be adopted with them. 
 
Kevina is a sweet precocious four-year-old girl.  She has big beautiful eyes and a bright smile.  She is friendly and talkative.  Kevina is easily engaged and loves to socialize.  She likes princesses, playing outside and swimming.  Kevina can be strong willed and determined, however she reposed well to redirection and praise.  She is intelligent and is eager to learn. She is the youngest of three sisters who want to be adopted together.

Dakota

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Dakota is 15 years old.   He is a very easy going young man who enjoys playing sports (track, soccer, basketball and baseball).  He enjoys playing video games and hanging out with friends.  Dakota can be very comical and is very talkative and social.  Dakota is currently in the 9th grade and enjoys going to school.  Dakota is open to meeting new people.   

For more information please call Patricia Hebert, Adoption Recruiter, Lafayette Region @ (337) 366-2001

Asia

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Asia is a beautiful fourteen year old who loves to sing and dance  She is very talented and dreams of being a singer someday.  Asia sings in the church choir and dances with the praise team.  She is in the 8th grade in regular education.  Asia loves dressing up.  She also enjoys shopping and going out to eat. Asia also loves to listen to music.   At this time, Asia and her sister are asking to be adopted separately.  However,  Asia wants to remain in contact with her sister and brother.

If you are interested in adopting Asia, please call Patricia D. Hebert, LCSW-BACS, Child Welfare Consultant/WWK Recruiter, EBR/Lafayette/Calcasieu Region DCFS Child Welfare
337-262-1691

Cidney

Cidney is a pretty fifteen year old who loves singing and dancing.  She is on the praise dance team and on the church choir.  Cidney loves to go out to eat and listen to music.  She is familiar with all the latest music stars.  Cidney still enjoys playing with her baby dolls.  She is in ninth grade special education classes.  Cindey is a sweet girl who is helpful in her foster home.

If you are interested in adopting Asia, please call Patricia D. Hebert, LCSW-BACS, Child Welfare Consultant/WWK Recruiter, EBR/Lafayette/Calcasieu Region DCFS Child Welfare
337-262-1691 

Zachary

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Zachary is a happy and healthy twelve year old Caucasian male. He enjoys playing all sports, hunting, fishing, and just being outside. Zachary is an animated and active boy. He loves food and he has expressed he would eat just about any type of food but lists his favorite as seafood. Zachary is seeking parents who are willing to spend extra time assisting him to achieve his fullest potential academically. Zachary states that he wants to be adopted into a family with other children. He is excited to be a part of a forever family.

Gavin

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Ky'Mdra

Schuvontron

!ON HOLD!

This is Ky'Mdra he is a very fun and energetic nine year old. He has a lot of energy and he is looking for a forever family who can match his level of energy. He has some challengers in regards to education and will need a family who will ensure he reaches his full academic potential. This fun loving kids wants a family who is patient and willing to give unconditional love. Ky’Mdra has an eleven year old brother and it is the desire of both children to remain together to maintain their family connection.

Schuvontron is a very active 11 year old who requires lots of attention. He has some educational challenges and would love to have a kind and sweet family who will assist with his educational goals. He does well in a nurturing and structured environment. Schuvontron simply needs a family that can offer patience, consistency and love. Overall both children have a lot of love to give and want to remain together.
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Jade
​ON HOLD

This is Jade she is a spunky, friendly 10 year old that has no trouble making new friends. She loves dressing up pretty and never leaves the house without a large hair bow or ribbon in her hair. Jade loves to collect unusual and oddly shaped rocks. She is a good academic student and maintains passing grades. Jade wants to make sure everyone knows that she requires lots of attention. Jade requires a family that can provide unconditional love and support. She does well in a nurturing and structured environment. Jade simply needs a family that can offer patience, consistency and love.
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Adalyn

​Adalyn is A 14 year old energetic teenager with an outspoken personality. You might find this beautiful teenager wearing her favorite color, blue and eating her all time favorite foods, chicken nuggets and pizza. Adalyn enjoys spending her pastime reading especially short story novels and watching television. But don't be fooled because when outdoors she loves playing basketball, football, doing cart wheels and round off flips. Adalyn has expressed a desire to become a police investigator in order to help people by solving crimes. This academically strong student would like a single or two parent family that can provide nurturing, unconditional love, and support in a structured environment.

Lavontray

Lavontray Rose is a 16 year old black male with a lot of personality. He is open to adoption and is very excited to have a forever home. Lavontray is a very outgoing and fun person who enjoys dancing, the cheer team at school as well as the track team. He also enjoys the drama club and would love to be a dancer, singer, or actor one day. Lavontray is very active and he would best suit parents who can keep up and support his ongoing activities. He is open to families in and out of the state of Louisiana.
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Antwon and Antonyo

!ON HOLD!

​Antwon is a high energy seven year old boy. He and his twin brother love sports and super hero. Antwon enjoys playing basketball and riding skateboards. He is energetic and engaging. He is affectionate and craves the affection and attention of the adults in his life. He has a passionate personality. Antwon is in the second grade. He struggles academically and requires parents who are committed to working with him and advocating for him.

Antonyo is the twin brother of Antwon and like most brother they scare similar interest. Antonyo likes playing basketball and playing with toy race cars. He is affectionate and talkative. He craves the affection and attention of the adults in his life. Antonyo is energetic, engaging and is excelling academically. Both brothers are looking for a forever family where they both can thrive and reach their full potential.

Brianna & Braylon

Brianna enjoys roller skating, soccer, reading and arts and crafts. Braylon likes playing outdoors, riding his bike and being around people. They are active and intelligent siblings who want a family willing to support their bond and adopt them together. For more information, please call Patricia D. Hebert, LCSW-BACS, Child Welfare Consultant/WWK Recruiter, EBR/Lafayette/Calcasieu Region DCFS Child Welfare
337-262-1691

Jammaisia

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Jammaisia is a friendly fourteen-year old female that has a variety of hobbies that keeps her active. She loves to play outside and ride her bicycle. Jammaisia also enjoys playing video games, computer games, singing, listening to music, riding her scooter and running on the grass. She’s outgoing and active and plays basketball and baseball. Jammaisia is in the ninth grade and her academic performance is average. She struggles with the subjects of Math and Reading, she would benefit from extra educational support to keep her on target. Jammaisia has several friends and gets along fairly well with them. She is a big helper around the house. Jammaisia has an open mind about adoption. The ideal family will have a wealth of patience and understanding as Jammaisia learns to trust and adapt to a new environment.

Riley

Meet handsome, athletic, and inquisitive Riley. He enjoys playing sports but his absolute favorite sport is basketball. This young man has a love of music and he takes pride in knowing various artists. Riley is a huge animal lover and hopes to be in a family that will allow him to have a pet dog. Riley is looking for a supportive family who will assist him with reaching his full academic potential. He is open to adoption and is looking for a family who is kind, loving and patient. Overall Riley is a typical teenage boy looking for a forever family.
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Da'nayri

Da'Nayri is a 13 year old that loves center stage and goes out of her way to have the last word. She is outspoken and highly opinionated. There is never a day that Da'Nayri will say "No" to shopping in the mall and getting her hair and nails done. Da'Nayri is a great student academically and prides herself in achieving good grades. She aspires to attend college to become a nurse. Da'Nayri is looking for a family who will ensure she reaches her full academic potential. Da'Nayri wants a family who is willing to shower her with love and she will return the same love. She simply needs a family that can offer patience, consistency and love
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Joseph

For more information on Joseph, please call Patricia D. Hebert, LCSW-BACS, Child Welfare Consultant/WWK Recruiter, EBR/Lafayette/Calcasieu Region DCFS Child Welfare
337-262-1691

Aurianna & A'Miyah

Aurianna and A'Miyah are friendly and outgoing. A'Miyah enjoys school. Her favorite actives are playing outside & swimming. She also likes movies, drawing, coloring, and playing with her cat. Aurianna and A'Miyah are creative, active, and intelligent siblings who want a family willing to support their bond and adopt them together. For more information on these siblings, please call Patricia D. Hebert, LCSW-BACS, Child Welfare Consultant/WWK Recruiter, EBR/Lafayette/Calcasieu Region DCFS Child Welfare
337-262-1691
For additional information, please contact Lafayette region DCFS at 800-256-8611