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

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.

Kylon

Kylon is a happy and handsome little boy. He is very hands-on and enjoys playing outdoors, riding his bike, and basketball. He is a little entertainer who loves to express himself through song and dance. 
 
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.

Blade

Blade is a very fun and energetic and fun kid. He has a lot of energy and is looking for a forever family who can match his level of energy. He will need a family who will ensure he reaches his full academic potential. This fun loving kid wants a family who is patient and willing to give unconditional love. Blade does well in a nurturing and structured environment. He simply needs a family that can offer patience, consistency and love. Blade is looking for a forever family who has a lot of loves and he is looking for a family to share his love with.

Jadynn

Jadynn is a soft spoken and very polite kid who enjoys working in the yard and working with his hands. He is very inquisitive and he likes to take things apart and put them back together. He desires to be a mechanic when he grows up. Jadynn really enjoys attending school and he interacts well with other children. He has a huge heart and is always willing to share with others. Jadynn has a good appetite and his favorite food is rice and gravy. Jadynn would like to be adopted by someone who can help him put model cars together and work outside in the yard.

Steven

Steven is a happy little boy with a huge smile. He is loving and caring.
He is energetic and fun. Steven is very observant and carefree. He is a risk taker and creative. He is looking for a forever family who can match his level of energy. He enjoys playing outside, riding his bike, swimming and baseball. Steven has some educational challenges and would love to have a sweet and kind family who will assist with his educational goals. He does well in a nurturing and structured environment. Steven has an older sister and it is their desire of both children to remain together to maintain their family connections. Steven simply needs a family that can offer patience, consistency and love.

Gracy

Gracy is a happy little girl. She enjoys riding her bike, playing
outside, swimming and dancing. She is loving and caring. Gracy has a lot of energy. She is creative and a dreamer. Gracy has some educational challenges and would love to have a kind and sweet family who will assist with her educational goals. She does well in a nurturing and structured environment. Gracy loves attention and girl time. She enjoys traveling and taking family vacations. Gracy has a younger brother and it is their desire to remain together to maintain their family connection. Gracy needs a family that can offer patience, consistency and love.This fun loving little girl wants a family who is patient and willing to give unconditional love.

Javonte

Javonte is an active 7 year old male that loves to play out doors with children his age. He loves playing with Legos and his action figures. Javonte' s favorite snacks are vanilla ice cream cones and french fries. He's in the first grade and is eager and willing to learn. Javonte needs a two parent home who can assist Javonte with his challenges and provide him with supervision, support, guidance and unconditional love.

Katelyn
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Katelyn is a loving child. Katelyn loves playing with other children, she
also loves when she is able to give you hugs. Katelyn is a friendly and talkative child who needs a family that will help her grow into her full potential. Katelyn currently participates in dancing with her church's worship team. Her dance instructor has even requested that she participate in performances because she does so well with dancing. She gets very attached to those that love her and needs help and
preparation when change is coming. She loves getting one on one attention from her foster parents. Katelyn needs parents who understand that she may need to be reminded to stay on task and stay focused. She also needs loving and supportive parents.

Joseph

Joseph is a beautiful kid that requires special attention from a very special family. Despite daily health challenges, Joseph has a personality that is sure to warm your heart. He 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.

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 13 year old 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. Miiracle 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 13-year-old. 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.

Karmen

Karmen is a beautiful energetic 14 year old black female with black hair and brown eyes. She is a very intelligent and self aware adolescent. She enjoys dancing and getting her hair done. She loves to eat and go on family trips and outings. Her hobbies include drawing and crafts. Karmen is a very loving child who wants a forever home. Karmen desires to be a part of a family that provides her love, stability and lots of attention. Karmen is a very loving child who wants a forever home. Karmen does have some challenges but they can be overcome with the help of a loving family.

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.

Brezi

Brezi is thirteen years old. She is artistic and creative. 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 thrives with affection and close relationships. Brezi enjoys school. She is working very hard to succeed, and is open to assistance from those who are willing to invest their time and attention with her. Brezi is figuring out who she is and wants the freedom to experiment with her style and how she expresses herself. She needs parents who are open and understanding, and willing to guide her as she navigates adolescence.

Kelia
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Kelia is a friendly girl who is quiet when you first meet her but it does not take her long to warm up to people. Her favorite color is blue and she loves to dance. She currently dances on her church's worship team and would like the opportunity to continue dancing in her forever family. She enjoys playing basketball, though she has never played on a team. She has a beautiful smile. Kelia says that she likes to smile a lot and is mostly a happy child. Kelia aims to do her best in school. She makes average grades in school. She wants to be a doctor when she grows up. Kelia loves dogs and would love it if her new family allowed her to have a dog. Kelia is ready for a new start with a loving family that will provide her with the structure and nurturing she needs to grow into the wonderful young woman she is meant to be.
For additional information, please contact Lafayette region DCFS at 800-256-8611