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, April 24, 2018 @ 10:00am
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
Wednesday, May 9, 2018 @ 10:00am
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
Tuesday, April 24, 2018 @ 6:00pm
Thursday, May 3, 2018 @ 6:00pm
Monday, May 14, 2018 @ 6:00pm
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
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, April 24, 2018 @ 10:00am
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
Wednesday, May 9, 2018 @ 10:00am
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
Tuesday, April 24, 2018 @ 6:00pm
Thursday, May 3, 2018 @ 6:00pm
Monday, May 14, 2018 @ 6:00pm
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
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
DakotaDakota 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
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 
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Kyler
Kyler is a playful young man who loves being outside! He enjoys sports, especially basketball. When he is not playing basketball, you can find him playing video games. Kyler has a lot of favorite things! He loves the color red, eating pizza and the Hulk! Kyler can't wait to find his forever family! He would love to be adopted with his brother, Jason, so that they can be together!
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 
ZacharyZachary 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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HannahHannah is an enthusiastic fifteen-year-old girl. She has typical teenage girl interests: make up, hair, clothes, and especially shoes. She is affectionate and bonds quickly and closely to those she cares for. Hannah is energetic and determined. She is a natural born leader, as her peers tend to give Hannah the final say on decisions made about their activities. Hannah is also active and needs parents who do not mind having fun, but make sure Hannah is not always the one making the decisions for everyone else. If your family is active, versatile, and loving, you just might be the family that Hannah desires and deserves.
Hannah has a brother and a sister. A forever family is being sought for Hannah separately. However, Hannah needs to be adopted by parents who understand how important it is to maintain their sibling connections.
!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. 
JadeThis 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.
AdalynAdalyn 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.
LavontrayLavontray 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.
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. |
Kylon and Kaitlyn
!ON HOLD!Kylon and Kaitlyn are siblings who are hoping for A family who is willing to adopt both of them so they can remain together.
Kylon is a handsome seven-year-old male. He enjoys playing outside and loves football. Kylon loves fruit, especially apples, bananas, and grapes. Kylon will need an adoptive family who is loving, consistent and patient so he can work through issues from his early life. He is in the second grade this school year. Kylon is currently prescribed medication to help him with ADHD behaviors. He is in good physical health. Kaitlyn is a cute five year old girl. She attends kindergarten and is developmentally on target. Kaitlyn loves playing with toys and says her favorite snack is chips. Kaitlyn is diagnosed with asthma and requires breathing treatments. Kaitlyn is a sweet girl but has experienced too many moves. She needs a forever family to provide her with love and consistency. To learn more about Kylon and Kaitlyn, call Patricia Hebert, DCFS Adoption Recruiter at (337) 262-1691 or (337) 366-2001 or Bernadette Viltz with the Lafayette Region Adoption Unit at (337) 262-5970. 
JammaisiaJammaisia 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.
RileyMeet 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.
Da'nayriDa'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
CharlesCharles is an intelligent active teenager who would love to be part of a family unit. He particularly enjoys family “get togethers,” and other everyday activities that include the whole family. Like most youth his age, Charles enjoys video games, but definitely not more that outdoor activities. He likes bowling, going to the movies, and exploring “the country area of Louisiana” where open fields and farm animals can be observed at close range. Other favorite activities Charles enjoys are hunting, fishing, and riding his bike on a sunny day. He loves the game of baseball, and would like to play on a baseball team someday soon.
Charles is most successful when he has center stage and the undivided attention of the adults in his life, especially his parents. He does well in school academically, but sometimes finds it hard to sit still after he is done with his school work because he’d rather be outdoors. Charles is excited about the possibility of having his very own family, but wants his potential parents to know that he needs them to be active, supportive, and committed to the very end. He especially requested an active dad who will engage him in all kinds of outdoor activities. Despite his independent nature, Charles would love a family that will patiently help him to navigate successfully through his life’s journey. For more information on Charles, inquire today. |
For additional information, please contact Lafayette region DCFS at 800-256-8611
