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
​Saturday, June 09, 2018 @ 10:00a.m.
Saturday, June 30, 2018 @ 10:00a.m.
Tuesday, August 28, 2018 @ 6:00p.m.
Saturday, September 22, 2018@ 10:00a.m.
Wednesday, October 10, 2018 @ 6:00p.m.
Tuesday, October 30, 2018 @ 6:00p.m.
Tuesday, December 11, 2018 @ 6:00p.m.
 
East Jefferson Regional Library
4747 Napoleon Avenue
Metairie, LA  70001
Thursday, May 17, 2018 @ 6:00p.m.
Tuesday, July 17, 2018 @ 6:00p.m.
 
Rosa Keller Library
4200 S. Board Street
New Orleans, LA  70125
Tuesday, April 26, 2018 @ 6:00p.m.
​Wednesday, August 08, 2018 @ 6:00p.m.
Tuesday, November 20, 2018 @ 6:00p.m.

Joshua

Joshua is a 15 year old male.  He does desire to be adopted by a couple who will provide structure, being supportive and loving.  Joshua is smart and enjoys being on the computer with technology. He would love to maintain his relationship with his siblings who he visits regularly.  Joshua needs a male role model to help him explore his outdoor recreational wishes (fishing, camping, wood craft making) Joshua is not sure of what he wants to be when he finishes high school. He continues to working through some issues while in therapy.  He just wants a family that will not give up on him and to call his own.
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Antoine

Remember the name Antoine because you will hear it again. He is our future NBA or NFL player. This polite young man is a member of his high school football and basketball team. He engages well with his peers and enjoys the conversation of sports and food. Just like most teenager boys he has a very healthy appetite and loves many different varieties of food. He maintains passing grades in school, and he is looking for a family who will support his love for football and basketball.  So if you are a big sports fan who is willing to help this young man reach his full academic as well as his athletic potential this is the kid for you. 
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Angel

Angel has chestnut brown hair and a pretty smile. She is very engaging and talkative. She is in the 6th grade and needs to be challenged. 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 11 years old. Overall she is an amazing child with a lot of love to give. Are you that forever family for our Angel?
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Halley

Halley is an active young lady. She has good communication skills and how to make friends very easily. She is interesting in the nursing or the medical field. Halley just wants a family that will not give up on her and support her dreams. Halley would love to be the oldest child in the home. She loves to travel and stay busy. Halley likes being challenged and learning new things. She enjoys cooking and fashion. She does well in school but could benefit from a parent that will push her to advance academically. She is in the 9th grade and enjoys all of her school activities. Halley wants a family to call her own.

Jason

​Jason is an active teenager. He gets along well with other children. Jason would benefit from a home that would keep him busy with sports and outdoor events. He would love to have strong loving parents. He loves computers and is interested in offshore drilling. He loves having fun and telling jokes. He always has a smile and is a happy child. He is very affectionate child. He is very handsome, with chestnut brown hair and brown eyes. He needs a young male role model to remain active with him on camping trips.​
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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. If you believe you are the family that Tristan desires, please do not hesitate to inquire today.

India

India is a 15 year old who is quiet and thoughtful. She is an avid tablet user and likes to draw, skateboard and dance. She is the oldest of a sibling duo and enjoys looking good and dressing well. She hasn’t settled on a career choice yet but is curious about many subjects. She loves church activities with her foster family and is the go to person when dealing with computers. India enjoys school and has additional supports to help her work to her full potential. She also has support to help her adjust to separation and loss issues regarding her family dynamics. A single or two parent family who has loads of love and can provide positive and consistent structure will benefit from opening their hearts and homes to India and her sister Iman.

Shawn

Shawn is 13 years old and in the 8th grade. He is a handsome young man who takes pride in his attire as well as his gentlemanly ways.  He recently made honor roll of the first time and was very proud of this accomplishment. 
Shawn is an active and inquisitive young guy.  He enjoys playing sports, especially basketball and likes watching wresting matches on TV.  Shawn's favorite subject is in school is Math and will challenger you with his knowledge base in this area.
Shawn desires a forever home with two parents who enjoy sports as much as he does! 

Charles
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Charles is an intelligent active pre-teen 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.

Carl

Carl who prefers to be called Matthew, is an eleven year old handsome child. He is active and enjoys playing video games of course. He loves going on outings where he can experience new things. The fifth grader is progressing well in school with the help of his teachers and caregiver. Like any healthy growing ten year old, Matthew has a good appetite and is always ready to eat.

Matthew wants forever parents who will be patient and loving with him yet firm when necessary. Matthew's opportunity to thrive will come if he is the only child in the family. For additional information on Matthew, please inquire today.

Jade

​Jade is a beautiful 11 year old African American female.  She enjoys taking pictures, playing games, swimming, going on outings, playing on the computer and tablets.  Jade loves being the center of attention and she loves affection.
 
Jade stated her favorite food is macaroni and cheese and she loves to cook pasta.  Her best subject in school is math.  Jade reported that her favorite color is orange.  Jade will need structure, supervision, attention and love.  Jade has expressed an interest to be adopted by a single parent.
 

Dontray

Dontray’s favorite color is blue. He loves peanut butter and playing games on the computer. He also loves sports, he plays basketball and baseball. He stated he would like to be on a football team.

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

Mykle is a bright 4th grader whose favorite subject is reading. Mykle enjoys attending church and participating in the youth activities there. This youngster has fun riding his bike, playing electronic games, and eating. His favorite foods include oatmeal, waffles, hotdogs, ribs, and pork chops. Yes, he is a "lover" of good food!

Mykle's forever family should be supportive of his need to maintain contact with his younger sister as they are close.  To get to know Mykle better, contact Tyra Mercadel, LMSW Child Welfare Consultant/WWK Recruiter at 225-229-7703 

Iman

Iman is 14 years old and is outgoing. Iman wants to be a Model—she likes the colors pink and purple and loves to eat chicken and watch TV. Iman lives with her older sister India. Iman is proud of her wardrobe and spends time determining what combination to wear that would best fit her mood for the day. She is knowledgeable about computers and other technology and is helpful around the house. Iman enjoys school and has additional supports to help her work to her full potential. A single or two parent family who has loads of love and can provide positive and consistent structure will benefit from opening their hearts and homes to Iman and her sister India.

Ashley

Thirteen year-old Ashley loves to Dance and hopes to some day become a Teacher and help other kids. Ashley has a contagious smile and laugh for those who come into her inner circle and she opens up to. This 13 year-old still enjoys hanging out at the park, playing on the slide and swings. She loves hip-hop dancing and is pretty good at it. She can also hold her own on the basketball court and loves enjoying a good game of one-on-one.

This 7th grader  says that she loves to laugh when something funny happens around her. Ashley desires what a lot of us take for granted—a forever home with parent(s) willing to love and nurture her through the rough times, as she continues to grow and be the Best that She Can Be!



For more information on Ashley, Please call the Orleans Region DCFS at  (504) 736-7171 or 1-888-733-7171

All names listed are children available for adoption, we are in the process of updating images and biographies for these children for you.  Please continue to check back with us.
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Ashley
Clarence
Kiristen
​Charles

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