Shreveport

SHREVEPORT 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 the Shreveport DCFS (318) 676-7100

NEW FOSTER PARENT ORIENTATION CLASS LOCATIONS:

Shreveport State Office Building
1525 Fairfield Avenue, 9th floor conference room
Shreveport, LA 71101
Saturday, February 16, 2019 @ 10:00a.m.
Tuesday, March 12, 2019 @ 6:00p.m.
Tuesday, April 2, 2019 @ 6:00p.m.
Saturday, April 27, 2019 @ 10:00a.m.
Tuesday, May 14, 2019 @ 6:00p.m.
Tuesday, June 04, 2019 @ 6:00p.m.
Saturday, June 29, 2019 @ 10:00a.m.
Tuesday, July 23, 2019 @ 6:00p.m.
Tuesday, August 13, 2019 @ 6:00p.m.
Tuesday, September 07, 2019 @ 6:00p.m.
Tuesday, October 01, 2019 @ 6:00p.m.
Tuesday, October 22, 2019 @ 6:00p.m.
Saturday, November 16, 2019 @ 10:00a.m.
Tuesday, December 10, 2019 @ 6:00p.m.

Brittany M.
ON HOLD

If you are a lover of animals, you will have something in common with Brittany. She is in elementary school with an extensive collection of arts and crafts. Brittany make bracelets, necklaces, and paints. Brittany is a free spirit and loves everything art, she is very meticulous with her artwork. Brittany is currently hoping to join a special talent program through the local parish school board which will allow Brittany to showcase her true art skills. She is very bright and excels in school. She loves to read and reads several books in a week's time frame. She strives for perfection and works very hard to do well in school. Brittany has a sibling, who's a very bright and fun loving teenager. Brittany would love to keep contact with her as they are very close. Brittany can be considered as very independent, but will absolutely ask for help and is not afraid to seek direction. Brittany loves to be very involved and going to different places like restaurants and department stores.

David

Meet 10 year old David! David enjoys being outdoors and participating in outdoor activities such as hunting and fishing. He believes bonding with a father figure over outdoor activities is ideal. David prefers a family with a mom, dad, siblings and a pet. David responds best when he is in a well structured environment, has consistency in his daily routine with clear expectations, limits, and logical consequences. He would be most successful in a family that can provide him with the attention and support that would benefit him most. David has a brother who will not be adopted with him, but it is important for him to be adopted into a family that would allow him to preserve his relationship with his brother. To learn more about David, please contact Geoi Smart at 225-337-0058 or Geoi.Smart.DCFS@LA.Gov or LaToria Cottonham at 318-676-7009.

Zachary
ON HOLD

9 year old Zachary is a sweet and mild tempered child. He is a happy and enjoyable kid who gets along well with others. He loves playing outside, listening to music, playing video games, and fishing. He describes his perfect family as having a mother, father, and perhaps, some siblings and a pet. Although Zachary struggles with his academics, he has demonstrated that he is very capable of learning and completing work. Zachary has a brother who will not be adopted with him, but it is important for him to be adopted into a family that would allow him to preserve his relationship with his brother. To learn more about Zachary, please contact Geoi Smart at 225-337-0058 or Geoi.Smart.DCFS@LA.Gov or LaToria Cottonham at 318-676-7009.

Glentayvous

Glen is a handsome twelve-year-old boy. Glen can be shy when he’s not familiar with someone, but once he’s comfortable, his personality shines. Glen loves to joke around and play tricks on people! Glen loves staying busy. He enjoys skating and playing basketball in his spare time. He hopes to try out for a basketball team later this fall. Glen is also musically talented. He has a beautiful singing voice. Glen prefers to express himself through music and writing. He tends to communicate better through written words when something is on his mind. Glen hopes to be a carpenter when he grows up

DeShaun

DeShaun is an active 13 year old who has expressed a desire to have a forever family. When asked to describe his ideal family, DeShaun was clear that he wanted a family that enjoy sports, and has other children. He also added that he'd like to be the youngest of the children in the home.

DeShaun is not lacking in self confidence, as he comfortably describes himself as handsome and athletic. His favorite activities are swimming and playing basketball with friends. He is currently in the 5th grade and enrolled in regular education classes. DeShaun enjoys school because of the social and academic fulfillment. Though he did not share a favorite subject, DeShaun did disclose that Math was his least favorite and most challenging subject. He wants his forever family to prepare to spend a little extra time with him at the homework table with Math.

DeShaun is described by the adults in his life as resilient and in possession of great potential. He continues to progress socially, as he discovers his own ability to create success in his daily interactions. DeShaun has two sisters that he would love maintaining in contact with after he is adopted. If your family is as ready to commit to FOREVER as this confident, handsome, young man is, your family just might be the family of DeShaun's dream. For more information on DeShaun, inquire today.

For more information call (318) 676-7100.