LAKE CHARLES 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) 491-2470

NEW FOSTER PARENT ORIENTATION CLASS LOCATION:

Lake Charles DCFS Office
1919 Kirkman Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Monday, August 17, 2020 @ 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 8, 2020 @ 6:00 p.m.
Monday, September 28, 2020 @ 6:00 p.m.
Monday, October 19, 2020 @ 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 31, 2020 @ 10:00 a.m.
Monday, November 9, 2020 @ 6:00 p.m.
Monday, December 21, 2020 @ 6:00 p.m.

Jadynn

Jadynn and Alissa
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Alissa

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.  Jaydnn would like to be adopted by someone who can help him put model cars together and work outside in the yard.

​Alissa has a big personality and a smile to match it. Alissa is a true leader who is willing to stand up for herself as well as others.  she enjoys cooking and desires to someday publish her own cookbook. Alissa is a diva who enjoys looking good and putting together to perfect outfit. this cutie also enjoyed playing volleyball, softball, and basketball.  Alissa maintains passing grades and enjoys school.  She always enjoys attending church.  Alissa desires to be a fashion designer when she grows up.  Alissa is a big sister and is very protective and loving towards her younger brother. 

Alissa and Jadynn have a loving relationship and they desire to be adopted together to maintain their family connection. To watch a video of Jadynn and Alissa, click here.

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Harley

Harley is an outgoing kid who loves being around people and helping others. He has an infectious smile and a kind heart. When it comes to basketball and baseball Harley is a sports fanatic. His hobbies include playing video and computer games, reading, building legos, and collecting Pokémon cards. His favorite colors are red, black, and yellow. Harley has a big appetite and his favorite dish is gumbo. He loves reading and maintains average grades. He is looking for a forever family who is willing to receive all the love he has to give.To watch a video of Harley, click here. 

Eva

EVA IS AN AFFECTIONATE, ENERGETIC TEENAGER WHO WANTS A FAMILY TO LOVE AND ACCEPT HER. SHE IS VERY TALKATIVE AND GETS ALONG WELL WITH OTHER CHILDREN. EVA IS INTERESTED IN DANCING, SINGING, AND DOING ARTS AND CRAFTS. EVA NEEDS A FAMILY THAT CAN PROVIDE HER WITH LOTS OF LOVE, ATTENTION, AND PATIENCE. EVA IS IN HIGH SCHOOL AND HER FAVORITE CLASS IS FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES WHERE SHE IS LEARNING TO COOK. BECAUSE of HER PARTICIPATION IN THIS CLASS, EVA HAS PLANS TO ATTEND CULINARY SCHOOL TO BECOME A CHEF. EVA IS SOFT SPOKEN AND SHY WHEN SHE FIRST MEETS OTHERS, BUT WITH TIME, HER PERSONALITY AND SMILE WILL MELT YOUR HEART.

Chrystal
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Chrystal is a beautiful young lady with an amazing personality. She enjoys time with friends and can hold great conversation. Chrystal has a love for the outdoors. Camping and exploring are ideal ways to spend her hours. Additionally, when she’s not spending her time outside, Chrystal enjoys arts and crafts. She has also found that singing is a great outlet. Chrystal desires a family that is fun, patient, understanding, and willing to give her unconditional love.

Jamarion

Jamarion is a teenager with a quiet spirit.  Unlike other boys his age, Jamarion prefers to be indoors. He enjoys reading, watching television, and playing video games.  Jamarion enjoys attending church and praise dancing with a group of peers from the youth group at his church. In addition, Jamarion is currently making strides addressing the losses in his life. Jamarion is very smart and is capable of making excellent grades when he puts his mind to it.  The right family for Jamarion will encourage his natural ability to excel in all subjects. Jamarion will need a loving family that is patient and can provide lots of nurturing and quality time.

Jakario

Jakario is very sweet, helpful and quite the chatterbox. He enjoys talking so much that conversations come easily to him. He loves to talk about his hobbies, including bowling, playing video games, eating at McDonald's and going to Chuckie Cheeses. His newest interest is watching The Food Network where he has become fascinated by various foods and cooking techniques. He desires a family who likes to go to the movies, play games, and fried chicken, one of his favorite meals. He is looking for a forever family who is willing to give unconditional love and understanding. Jakario is a loving child who has a lot of love to give.

Maddox

Maddox is a friendly child who loves to engage in conversation. Maddox loves being outdoors where he can ride his bike and fish. He also enjoys reading books and playing video games. His favorite foods are pizza and just about anything from McDonald's. Maddox does well in school but does benefit from extra support in the school and home setting. He is looking for a family that will help him reach his full academic potential. Maddox says that he wants to be adopted and would like two parents and would like other children in the home.   Maddox is looking for a family that will provide him with love and patience. To watch a video of Maddox, click here.

Braylon

Meet loving, sweet, and affectionate Braylon. Braylon has a big heart and he desires to help others. He says he wants to be a policeman when he grows up, because he wants to get rid of the bad guys. Braylon said his favorite sports are basketball , football and sometimes soccer. He is looking for a family who will assist him with reaching his maximum educational potential. Braylon is seeking a family that is able to provide him love, attention, and quality time.

Jordan & Fabian
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Meet Jordan! Like most boys his age, Jordan loves playing video games. However, Jordan is not content being playing games alone, as he is quite the social butterfly. Jordan loves school because it is the place where he can gather with his buddies and talk about TV shows and video games. According to Jordan’s teachers, he is focused in school when it comes to completing school work and homework assignments, as reflected in his grades. Jordan performs above average in most of his subjects, but can sometimes need redirecting when it comes to maintaining his academic success.

Though Jordan enjoys being outdoors, and has the energy to potentially be a good sportsman, he does not name any sport as one of his favorite things to do in his spare time.
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Fabian prefers sitting on a couch or chair anywhere if in front of him is some kind of video game device for him to play with. Despite having the ability to socialize with peers, Fabian chooses to spend all of his free time engaged in playing video games or learning new techniques on any electronic device. In fact, the only thing Fabian likes doing more is eating pizza and being treated to a pizza serving restaurant!

Fabian is a very intelligent young man, as he excels in every subject including Math and Science. He is still trying to figure out what he wants to do when he grows up, but thinks it might have something to do with designing (you guessed it) video games!

                            Cherish

Cherish is an active teenager who loves to watch movies, sing, dance, and read books. She loves to eat veggies and pizza. Cherish is a take charge kind of child and she is looking for a forever home.

This beautiful child desires to be part of a family she can call her own. She needs a family that can provide lots of love and patience. Cherish is full of energy and looking for that energetic family that can keep up with her.To watch a video of Cherish, click here.

Zoey & Miley
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Zoey is a vibrant, friendly, kind little girl who is well mannered and affectionate. She loves outside activities and games.  She is a very a very loving and caring big sister. Zoey wants to be adopted with her sister and maintain their family connection. Miley is an adorable little sister who loves her big sister. Both girls attend school daily and maintain passing grades. The girls are opened to adoption and are excited about finding a forever family. They desire a family who is willing to give them unconditional love and attention. They enjoy cartoons, reading books and playing with friends.

For more information, please contact Lake Charles region DCFS at 337-491-2470.