ORLEANS 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 (504) 736-7171 or 1-888-733-7171

NEW FOSTER PARENT ORIENTATION CLASS LOCATIONS:
 
Westbank DCFS Office
2150 Westbank Expressway, 6th Floor
Harvey, LA  70058
Thursday, September 24, 2020 @ 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 13, 2020 @ 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, November 17, 2020 @ 11:00 a.m. 
Monday, December 14, 2020 @ 6:00 p.m.

Dillard University
2601 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70126
Saturday, November 7, 2020 @ 11:00 a.m.

Saint Paul Baptist Church
1509 Monroe Street, Gretna, LA 70053
Monday, August 3, 2020 @ 6:00 p.m.

Jefferson Parish Regional Library
4747 West Napoleon Avenue, Metairie, LA 70001
Thursday, September 3, 2020 @ 6:00 p.m.

Majesty
​*ON HOLD*

​Majesty is a beautiful baby boy who will require a stable home environment that is clean and spacious enough to accommodate him and the medical equipment required for his care. In addition, his caregivers must be attentive to him and his alarms on his medical equipment. In addition to the logistics, parents also have to figure out a way to explain the illness to a child (whether the medically fragile one or siblings), and to field questions from people who mean well, but do not fully understand the child’s condition. Are you the forever family that will provide Majesty with the love and support needed for him to reach his full potential?
 

Kaylha

Kaylha is a wonderful teenager with a beautiful smile who is looking for a forever family to help her reach her fullest potential. She is a ball of energy and she loves fresh air and the being outdoors. Just like most teenage girls she loves interacting with her friends and talking on the phone.  Kaylha loves to have her hair and nails done and she takes pride in her appearance. She enjoys participating in sports and other outdoor activities. She is looking for a family who is willing to give her love and patients and in return, she give the same. To watch a video of Kaylha, click here.

Domonick
​*ON HOLD*

Domonick is a cute kid with an infectious smile. He is an avid New Orleans Saints and Pelicans fan. He caretakers said Domonick enjoys watching football and basketball on television.  He loves someone to read to him daily and rubbing his forehead is very soothing.  Domonick is in need of a family that he can develop a special bond. He enjoys being outside and the warm sun beaming on his face. Domonick is looking for a forever family that is willing to go the extra miles to assist with his special needs. He is looking for a forever family that is willing to provide him love and care. For more information on adopting Domonick, please contact Tyra Mercadel, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiter; 225-229-7703 or Tyra.Mercadel.DCFS@LA.Gov.
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Angel

Angel has chestnut brown hair and a pretty smile. She is very engaging and talkative. She loves art and drawing. Angel dreams of becoming a social worker when she grows up. She enjoys helping people. Angelis looking for a forever family who will love and care for her. Angel needs to be re-directed at times but she is a very loving and sweet child. Angel is very active teenager. Overall she is an amazing child with a lot of love to give. Are you that forever family for our Angel?

Tristen

Tristen, is a handsome, rambunctious child who is all boy! He enjoys playing with trucks of any kind, electronic race trucks, regular trucks, and dump trucks. In fact, Tristan loves watching truck shows on T.V. and is a huge fan of Monster Jam. He dreams of being able to attend a Monster Jam show in the near future. Tristen does not mind attending school, but would prefer being able to run freely in a park moving from one activity to the next. He is very active, and would enjoy a family that also enjoys keeping active. Tristen's adoptive parents can be single or two parents, they have to be able and willing to give Tristen the one on one attention he deserve. If you believe you are the family that Tristan desires, please do not hesitate to inquire today.. For more info, please contact Tyra Mercadel at 225-229-7703 or Tyra.Mercadel.DCFS@la.gov​

Aaden

Meet four year old Aaden. He is an amazing little boy with lots of love to give. Aaden enjoys cuddles. He also adores being spoken to and watching children’s television shows. This little gentleman has some limitations, which would require his total care.  Aaden would benefit from a family of strength and love, who can commit to his upbringing in a safe, stable, and nurturing environment, allowing him to meet his full potential.
 
For more information, call Troy Thomas, CWS III, Adoption Specialist with the LA Department of Children and Family Services at 1-800-256-8611 06 (504) 568-7820. You may also phone Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Adoption Recruiter, Samona Lastrapes-Narcisse at (337) 936- 0001.

Jwaun

JWAUN is a handsome articulate young man who enjoys reading and history. I guess you have already figured it out that one of his favorite subjects in school is history and the other one is science. This very articulate you man verbally expresses himself well. Jwaun want his new adoptive family to know he loves cheese with his meatballs and spaghetti. Just like most active young men he enjoys playing football and baseball. This young man is looking for a forever family who is willing to love and care of him. He would love to have a family that is willing to support his love for history and science.
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Mykle
*ON HOLD*​

Mykle has loads of personality which shines through in his photographs. He's an outgoing child who loves to make friends and is working on learning to set boundaries in his friendships. Mykle likes playing anything that will allow him to be outside. However, he can be content with watching television and of course playing video games. This articulate and intelligent youngster's favorite subject in school is reading.

Mykle's forever family should be supportive of his need to maintain contact with his younger sister as they are close. Mykle dreams of his family consisting of two parents who will provide love, structure and above all patience as he learns to trust adults again.
To get to know Mykle better, contact Tyra Mercadel, LMSW Child Welfare at 225-229-7703 or  Tyra.Mercadel.DCFS@la.gov
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Sternisha

Sternesha is a cute little girl with a great personality who loves to laugh.   If you are looking for a girls' day out, Sternesha is your girl.  She loves getting her nails and her hair done.  She also  enjoys school and excels in math, however she needs a little push to maintain her grades in other subjects.  Sternesha would love a stable and  nurturing environment that will ensure she reaches her full potential.   This young lady is looking for a forever family that will love and support her.

Dylan

Dylan is a fun loving kid who enjoys sports. He is an athlete and he plays on his local recreation center football and basketball teams. Dylan is quiet and shy however, he does not mind rolling up his sleeves and helping with chores and volunteering to help others. He is looking for a forever family who is willing to assist him with reaching his full academic potential.  Dylan is a kid with a big heart and he is looking for a loving forever family to share his love. Are you willing to be the family that will make a difference in his life? 
To watch a video of Dylan, click here. ​

Joshua

​Joshua is a handsome teenager who loves reading love stories. He likes to listen to music and having a good time with friends. He is a very intelligent young man who attends school daily and maintain passing grades. He is looking for a forever family that will help him reach his full potential. He desires a family that is willing to provide him with unconditional love and support. Joshua is ready to receive his forever family and is excited about adoption. Are you the family that is willing to open your heart and home to a kind and loving teenager? 

Adrienne

Adrienne is a fun loving teenager with a lot of personality. She enjoys eating out and trying new foods.  She make friends very easily and enjoys hanging out with them. Just like most teenage girls, Adrienne likes to play games on the phone, and watch YouTube.  She also likes being the center of attention and having fun. Adrienne is looking for a forever family that will assist her with reaching her full educational potential. She desires a family that will give her unconditional love and support.  Adrienne is a teenager with a lot of love to give and simply wants a forever family. 

For more information, call (504) 736-7171 or 1-888-733-7171