Heart Gallery Austin

Did you know that in Central Texas, every year, over 500 abused or neglected children are waiting to be adopted from the foster care system? For the past three years, I have participated in the Heart Gallery Project. Working with the Adoption Coalition of Texas, professional photographers are paired with children in the foster care system. We create beautiful portrayals of these children and the collection of photographs travels through out Texas as the Heart Gallery to elicit support for and interest in the lives of these special children, and ultimately find each child a “forever family.” Over 50% of the children who have been photographed over the last three years have been placed in permanent homes. The Adoption Coalition, with the help of the Heart Gallery, has increased its adoption by 34% since 2004! This is a huge accomplishment for Central Texas.


If you, or anyone you know, may be considering adopting an older child, I have listed the links to two of the children I have worked with who are still waiting for families. Jonathan, the first child I met has found a loving home. They have requested I do not post the final images of the children on my blog, so please take a look at the Adoption Coalitions site to meet these children and perhaps find a way to become involved, or just pass the word.

Thanks!

http://www.heartgallerytexas.com/portraits/113.htm
2007
http://www.heartgallerytexas.com/portraits/170.htm
2006