Sarah “Willow” loves art and music

Sarah, who prefers to go by Willow, is a creative, curious, and thoughtful fifteen-year-old who dreams of being adopted. She has a deep passion for the arts and thrives in both visual and performing expressions.
At school, her favorite subjects are art and music. Willow enjoys sketching, coloring, and listening to various music. She is a motivated self-learner who has even taught herself graphic design, reflecting her independence and dedication.
Willow is sweet, respectful, and highly social, forming connections with others easily. She enjoys singing, playing the saxophone, and putting on performances, showing confidence and a love for entertaining
She is also a very curious person who loves to learn about new cultures and beliefs. She loves animals and hopes to be an Equine-assisted therapist when she grows up, as she would like to be a therapy resource for children.
When it comes to a chance to eat out …. Topping her list is a steak from the Texas Roadhouse.
Willow is looking for an open-minded family of a single or pair of parents. She would love a sibling or two that she can make memories with. She wants a family who will accept her for who she is and encourage her to fulfill her goals.
If you think you could be a forever family for Williow, or another Texas child, please call 1-800-233-3405 for more information or visit www.adoptchildren.org where you can find a schedule of online public information meetings, and learn about the foster/adoption program.
You can also view the www.heartgallerystx.org website, where South Texas children have their portraits along with individual personal stories they wish to share, with their future forever family.

Meet Adian, 13

Adian is a delightful 13-year-old who is seeking to be adopted by parents who can provide him daily love and care.
 Adian loves to play with sensory toys, especially toys that make music and sounds. His favorite fidget toy is a large wooden beaded necklace as he enjoys the sounds of the beads. Adian has a limited vocabulary, but he is always learning.
 Adian loves to eat fruit and vegetables and likes trying new foods at different restaurants. He is very active, likes being outdoors, and loves to explore nature. A walk in the park or walk in the mall is his favorite.
 His favorite snacks to eat are Dairy Queen French fries, apples, and chocolate milk. Adian loves animals, but his favorite animal to pet is dogs. He likes road trips and does well when traveling.  Adian loves to ride the bus to school and enjoys being in a classroom.
 Adian will make a great addition to a loving and forever family with a two-parent home, which is active and patient with him.  He would do well with a family that has older children or as an only child in the home, to get the one-on-one attention that he works well with. 
 If you think you could be a forever family for Adian, or another Texas child, please call 1-800-233-3405 for more information or visit www.adoptchildren.org where you can find a schedule of online public information meetings, and learn about the foster/adoption program.
You can also view the www.heartgallerystx.org website, where South Texas children have their portraits along with individual personal stories they wish to share, with their future forever family.

Izabelle, 14, loves to cook

Izabelle is a quiet, mild mannered 14-year-old who is social with her peers and adults she meets.
She enjoys taking part in several activities such as watching movies, listening to music, playing with her friends.
Izabelle really likes going to school and making new friends, her teachers report she’s a delight to have in class.
And when it comes to learning, Izabelle’s interests extend beyond the classroom to the kitchen, as she would like to learn how to assist with preparing meals, perhaps one day becoming a chef.
Izabelle has fun with all types of outings such as restaurants, parks, church or just having some friends over. Her favorite music artist is Chris Brown.
Izabelle currently does not have any pets but would like to have a puppy of her own or a family dog she can help care for.
When asked what her ideal forever family is; it is a simple one, a family who will always love and be there for her.
If you think you could be a forever family for Izabella or another Texas child, please call 1-800-233-3405 for more information or visit www.adoptchildren.org where you can find a schedule of online public information meetings, and learn about the foster/adoption program.
You can also view the www.heartgallerystx.org website, where South Texas children have their portraits along with individual personal stories they wish to share, with their future forever family.

Get ready to meet the cutest sibling group from age 1 to 14

Hoping for a home togeteher, against all odds…

Here’s a little bit about us! This sweet family of 6 would love nothing more than to be together. Some sources state that sibling groups of four have only a 45% chance of being adopted together, and that number drops to only a 1% chance with a group of 6 siblings or more.
This sweet family is one of the many sibling groups in care of the state of Texas, who are hoping and waiting to find their forever home, together, against all odds.
Victor enjoys being in ROTC at school, playing sports like football, basketball, and soccer. He is currently attending high school and has thought of college, although he still doesn’t have a specific career path selected at the moment, he loves participating in ROTC and getting to wear his uniform.
Victor enjoys swimming and practicing sports when he is with his friends. Victor also likes watching sports and movies at home during his free time.
Claudia is a very outgoing 12-year-old girl who likes being around her peers … At school she is in the band and plays the clarinet. Claudia already has an idea of a post college career; she would like to be a Border Patrol Agent, after obtaining a degree in Criminal Justice.
In her free time, she enjoys listening to music, watching TV, and art.
Maria (11) is a loving and caring pre – teen who is very attached to her siblings. At school, it’s a tie for favorite subjects – between math and reading. And in sports … its volleyball and basketball. Maria is interested in going to college but is not yet sure what course of study she would like to follow – but what she does know is education is the key to her future.
In her spare time, she enjoys all kinds of action, and suspense movies, along with cartoons. Maria likes listening to music and dancing during her free time.
Hugo is a 10-year-old energetic and optimistic young boy who likes to spend time with his siblings and friends.
Hugo has great social skills and likes making new friends everywhere he goes, he has also been complimented as being very helpful and likes doing chores around the home.
Hugo enjoys going to school on a daily basis and has excellent attendance record.
When it’s fun and relax time, Hugo likes going to the movies, going out to parks for a game of baseball, basketball, soccer, or football.
Hugo likes going to the boys and girls club when possible, as he enjoys taking part in the various activities the center hosts.
Hageo (6) enjoys playing with kids his age at school and his siblings at home. He, like his brother has great social skills and likes making new friends everywhere he goes. Hageo is very helpful and likes doing chores around the home.
Hageo also enjoys going out to parks to play around with other kids, as he has fun playing any of the major sports … he also has a creative side where he has developed a talent for drawing and coloring, also with some fancy footwork as a dancer.
Hageo has expressed wanting for a family that is active and likes to travel.
The youngest is Infant Ramos who enjoys playing with cars and action figures toys, as he is also very good at sharing his toys with his peers. If his future family has pets, that would be ideal as he enjoys being around animals.
Infant Ramos is currently attending daycare, where they say he is very good at taking an afternoon nap and eating.
All six siblings agree on the same things, … to all be adopted together, by a mother and father who will love them all as their own.
If you think you could be a forever family for this readymade family of six, or another Texas child, please call 1-800-233-3405 for more information or visit www.adoptchildren.org where you can find a schedule of online public information meetings, and learn about the foster/adoption program.

You can also view the www.heartgallerystx.org website, where South Texas children have their portraits along with individual personal stories they wish to share, with their future forever family.

Basic Adoption Requirements
The prospective foster/adoptive parents may be single or married and must:
be at least 21 years of age, financially stable, and responsible mature adults
complete an application (staff will assist you if you prefer)
share information regarding their background and lifestyle
provide relative and non-relative references
show proof of marriage and/or divorce (if applicable)
agree to a home study which includes visits with all household members
allow staff to complete a criminal history background check and an abuse/neglect check on all adults in the household
attend free training to learn about issues of abused and neglected children

Enrique, 11, has a radiant personality and loves to explore

Enrique is an 11-year-old who is an enthusiastic ball of energy. He demonstrates confidence in social situations and is comfortable engaging in conversations and activities with both his peers and adults.
With his radiant personality, Enrique creates an atmosphere where everyone can’t help but smile, as he can be silly, goofy, and full of laughter.
For an easy day indoors, he enjoys playing board games. One of Enrique’s favorite items is his Pokémon cards. He collects them and likes to play with others who share this interest.
For a fun day outdoors, Enrique loves to take a trip to the park to exert energy and have some fun. He looks forward to new experiences and adventures. Enrique has only been on an airplane once in his lifetime, but he loved it and looks forward to taking many fun trips with his future forever family.
Some fun notes about Enrique:
He likes cowboy boots,
He likes going to the zoo.
He likes to play with horses & all types of animals and would like to visit a ranch.
He likes going to school and enjoys recess, academically, it’s science class.
He’s not on a team sport, yet – but when he does, it will be on a football team.
And his favorite food is tacos!
If you think you could be a forever family for Enrique or another Texas child, please call 1-800-233-3405 for more information or visit www.adoptchildren.org where you can find a schedule of online public information meetings, and learn about the foster/adoption program.
You can also view the www.heartgallerystx.org website, where South Texas children have their portraits along with individual personal stories they wish to share, with their future forever family.

Gabriella, 16, has a huge heart and can’t wait to share it with forever family

If you think you could be Gabriella’s forever family or one of the other wonderful children we have featured, please call 1-800-233-3405 for more information or visit www.adoptchildren.org

Say hello to 16-year-old Gabriella, who is a thoughtful, young girl. Gabriella is empathetic, often offering kindness, support, and acceptance to those around her. She has a strong sense of faith and demonstrates a sincere desire to grow spiritually and personally.
Gabriella is self-motivated and regularly seeks opportunities for reflection. A creative soul, she enjoys reading, drawing, and writing poetry that expresses her thoughts and experiences. Music is also a meaningful outlet for her–an inspiration for both her art and poetry. Gabriella aspires to not only better herself but also to encourage growth and positivity in those around her.
Gabriella loves to do family-oriented things as go out to dinner and play at a swimming pool. But Gabriella really enjoys shopping, just for about anything. Currently Gabriella is not on any sports teams at school, but she is interested in playing basketball. And she loves doing yoga.
Fun Facts about Gabriella
Thinking about a career as a cosmetologist
Loves to read
Enjoys doing arts & crafts
Would like to have a pet dog
Participates in singing at church
Gabriella wishes to be in a loving family. Gabriella also wishes to have younger siblings so she can grow with and learn from them, all while being a great guide and example for them. Gabriella has a huge heart and cannot wait to share it with her forever family.
If you think you could be a forever family for Gabriella or another Texas child, please call 1-800-233-3405 for more information or visit www.adoptchildren.org where you can find a schedule of online public information meetings, and learn about the foster/adoption program.
You can also view the www.heartgallerystx.org website, where South Texas children have their portraits along with individual personal stories they wish to share, with their future forever family.

Kevin wants to be a police officer when he grows up

Kevin is one of many South Texas kiddos waiting to find his forever family.

Kevin is an energetic 13-year-old who can easily engage in conversations with others. Kevin is also friendly, kind, cheerful and outgoing. He is a very responsible teen who enjoys staying busy. He is also detail oriented and always works to present his best possible appearance.
For fun indoors he likes to play video games and watch YouTube videos. Outdoors, it’s exploring nature and being active riding his bike.
Kevin enjoys going to school to work on his math & science skills, visit with his friends, and he can play football & basketball.
Kevin has special talents when it comes to music, as he is in a mariachi band where he plays the guitalele (comparable to the guitar) and has also started learning how to play French horn, next he would like to learn how to play the trumpet.
When asked about any ideas as to a career when he gets older, Kevin says he would like to be a police officer.
Although Kevin does not have any pets of his own, he likes animals of all kinds. His favorite foods are, pizza, breakfast tacos, Chick-fil-a and any Mexican restaurant. Other activities that he looks forward to taking part in is indoor rock climbing and spending the day at a water parks.
Kevin stated he wants to be adopted by a family no matter how big or small to love him like their own.
If you think you could be a forever family for Kevin or another Texas child, please call 1-800-233-3405 for more information or visit www.adoptchildren.org where you can find a schedule of online public information meetings, and learn about the foster/adoption program.
You can also view the www.heartgallerystx.org website, where South Texas children have their portraits along with individual personal stories they wish to share, with their future forever family.

Enrique,11, has a radiant personality and loves to explore

Enrique is an 11-year-old who is an enthusiastic ball of energy. He demonstrates confidence in social situations and is comfortable engaging in conversations and activities with both his peers and adults.
With his radiant personality, Enrique creates an atmosphere where everyone can’t help but smile, as he can be silly, goofy, and full of laughter.
For an easy day indoors, he enjoys playing board games. One of Enrique’s favorite items is his Pokémon cards. He collects them and likes to play with others who share this interest.
For a fun day outdoors, Enrique loves to take a trip to the park to exert energy and have some fun. He looks forward to new experiences and adventures. Enrique has only been on an airplane once in his lifetime, but he loved it and looks forward to taking many fun trips with his future forever family.
Some fun notes about Enrique:
He likes cowboy boots,
He likes going to the zoo.
He likes to play with horses & all types of animals and would like to visit a ranch.
He likes going to school and enjoys recess, academically, it’s science class.
He’s not on a team sport, yet – but when he does, it will be on a football team.
And his favorite food is tacos!
If you think you could be a forever family for Enrique or another Texas child, please call 1-800-233-3405 for more information or visit www.adoptchildren.org where you can find a schedule of online public information meetings, and learn about the foster/adoption program.
You can also view the www.heartgallerystx.org website, where South Texas children have their portraits along with individual personal stories they wish to share, with their future forever family.

Jesus, 16, loves sports, animals, and would love to have a little brother

Jesus is a kind and happy 16-year-old teen who enjoys being active and playing sports at school with his friends. His favorites are basketball, soccer, and track.
Jesus can be shy when you first meet him and it may take a moment for him to open up, but once he does, he is very social and engaging.
When it comes to pets, Jesus is an animal lover at heart, and his favorite animals are cats & dogs.
Jesus is very organized and keeps his room in spotless order. In his free time, he enjoys watching TV shows along with online videos.
If there is a chance to eat out – his first choice is Chinese food, with orange chicken & fried rice topping the list.
Jesus would love a family where he can have siblings, but what is most important to his, is a family who will love him.
In his own words…. “Hi, my name is Jesus, and I enjoy playing sports like basketball and soccer”.
If you think you could be a forever family for Jesus or another Texas child, please call 1-800-233-3405 for more information or visit www.adoptchildren.org where you can find a schedule of online public information meetings, and learn about the foster/adoption program.
You can also view the www.heartgallerystx.org website, where South Texas children have their portraits along with individual personal stories they wish to share, with their future forever family.

Allison loves home-cooked meals,animals, cheerleading,and going to the beach

Allisson is a friendly and sweet 13-year-old. She has a cheerful demeanor and enjoys the company of friends and those she cares about the most around her, as such she enjoys being part of social settings allowing her to interact with others.
Allisson enjoys having home cooked meals, as she sees this as a sign of love and care due to her feeling the meal was prepared specifically for her. Allisson enjoys cheerleading and performing at school activities. She especially enjoys attending pep rallies at school as it allows for her to showcase her school pride and cheer with her fellow friends and classmates. Allisson loves all subjects in school and enjoys attending her classes, currently her favorite class is PE, as she enjoys being physically active.
Allisson loves being the center of attention as evident by her love for dancing, cheerleading, and wanting to socialize with others.  At her current placement, there are several dogs, and she loves them very much, as evident by the way she plays and interacts with them, she also really enjoys going to the beach.
Allisson loves watching Disney movies and shows, as she loves seeing happy fairytale endings come true…. She believes there is a family who will adopt & love her, as her forever family…
If you think you could be a forever family for Gabriella or another Texas child, please call 1-800-233-3405 for more information or visit www.adoptchildren.org where you can find a schedule of online public information meetings, and learn about the foster/adoption program.
You can also view the www.heartgallerystx.org website, where South Texas children have their portraits along with individual personal stories they wish to share, with their future forever family.