Heart Gallery Kids
These kids are just like any other kids, only they’ve experienced abuse, abandonment, and neglect. They find themselves in foster care through no fault of their own. What they need most is a family. The Heart Gallery gives them a face, a voice and a place to shine. Open your heart and your home to some of these smiling faces.
Texas Adoption Resource Exchange (TARE)
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Beautiful
Beautiful
Beautiful
Beautiful is a sweet and kindhearted teenage girl who cares deeply about what others think of her. Beautiful is initially quiet and reserved, however she warms up quickly, her bright smile and laugh can light up a room! Beautiful enjoys spending time with friends and those around her shopping, dancing, and trying out new hairstyles. Beautiful enjoys riding bikes, creating art and craft projects, singing and watching movies. Beautiful has a fear of the water and animals. Beautiful thrives on praise and encouragement. She is always the first to complete her homework and chores around the home. Beautiful dreams of a forever home where she can feel comfortable and be herself without judgment. Beautiful works diligently at her school despite her struggles and is quick to ask for help when she requires it.
TARE ID: 109491
Ehlana
Ehlana
Ehlana
Ehlana is a bright and hardworking student who takes pride in her academic achievements. Her teachers often describe her as a smart and dedicated learner. She has a deep love for reading and enjoys both book series and standalone novels. Some of her favorite books include The Hunger Games series and Harry Potter. While she isn’t a fan of scary stories, she has read some Goosebumps books and first discovered her passion for reading through a book club.
Beyond her love for books, Ehlana enjoys a variety of creative and hands-on activities. She likes origami, makeup, scrapbooking, and shopping, and she has also shown an interest in photography. A true animal lover, she adores pets and enjoys spending time with them. She has a sweet tooth for chocolate and loves a warm bowl of chowder or tomato basil soup.
Ehlana’s favorite toys include Rainbow High dolls, which she finds especially beautiful because of their eyes. She also enjoys collecting stuffed animals and playing with paper fidget spinners. Thoughtful and wise beyond her years, Ehlana once shared, “You know, what you put into the world, you get back.”
TARE ID: 110108
Javier
Javier
Javier
Javier is a bright bundle of energy and curiosity, always eager to explore the world around him. He has a wonderfully creative side, often bringing his imagination to life through Minecraft adventures and epic Lego builds.
Javier’s chatty personality and endless questions show his excitement to learn and connect — he loves making new friends and discovering how things work. Behind his energetic spirit is a beautiful heart full of kindness and curiosity.
Javier will thrive in a forever family that embraces his adventurous nature, supports his social growth, and provides a warm, nurturing environment where he can continue to learn and grow — especially alongside his brother, who means so much to him.
TARE ID: 106487
Kammie
Kammie
Kammie
Kammie is a bright, independent young person with a gentle spark that draws people in. At first, she may come across as reserved, but once she feels comfortable, her vibrant personality shines. She’s outgoing, funny, and full of thoughtful observations that make conversations with her feel meaningful and memorable. Curiosity is one of Kammie’s strongest traits. She loves learning new things — whether it’s a fresh hobby, an interesting fact, or a new skill she can master with her own hands. One of her favorite creative outlets is experimenting with hairstyles. She takes pride in doing them herself and enjoys the confidence that comes with expressing her style. Connection matters deeply to Kammie. She thrives when she’s included in activities with the people she cares about, and she’s happiest when she can share experiences with others. At the end of each day, she cherishes a quiet moment of mindfulness — a calming ritual that helps her reflect and recharge. Adventurous at heart, Kammie is always ready for the next journey, especially when she’s surrounded by people she trusts. She has a natural gift for humor and loves making others laugh with her wholehearted jokes and sweet, sincere comments. Kammie isn’t afraid to express her feelings — she just needs someone who takes the time to ask and truly listen. With her determination, warmth, and genuine spirit, she brings light into any room she enters. Anyone who gets to know her will quickly discover how special she is. TARE ID: 99907
Kyndhal & Harlie
Kyndhal & Harlie
Kyndhal & Harlie
Kyndhal and Harlie are sisters who share a warm, loving bond and truly enjoy being together. Their connection is filled with fun, laughter, and the kind of closeness that makes their relationship special. Together, they bring joy, imagination, and affection to the people around them. Harlie is bright, expressive, and full of energy. She has a lively spirit and enjoys opportunities to run, play, and explore the world around her. Her enthusiasm and natural spark make her a delight to be around. Kyndhal is sweet, affectionate, and imaginative. She enjoys playing, making new friends, and joining in activities that allow her creativity and kindness to shine. As a sibling pair, Kyndhal and Harlie complement each other beautifully. They enjoy spending time together and share many favorite activities, including arts and crafts, church youth group, playing games, shopping, and spending time with animals. Their shared interests and strong connection help them create happy memories together. Kyndhal and Harlie’s loving relationship, playful nature, and joyful personalities would make them a wonderful addition to their forever family.
La’Zionra
La’Zionra
La’Zionra
La'Zionra is an adolescent girl that is kind and caring. La'Zionra is reticent when she first meets new people, but she quickly becomes friendly. Any space can be illuminated by her radiant personality La'Zionra likes to hang out with her friends and family and enjoys spending time with them by having a movie night together or dining out. Wings, nachos, and shrimp are among her favorite foods. La'Zionra loves dancing, shopping, cooking, and being outside! She has a strong love for animals and particularly relishes trips that allow her to interact with or feed them. La'Zionra is a young woman with a strong sense of self-determination who sets and works hard for her goals. La'Zionra adores the thought of living in a large city as an adult and has big ambitions for the future.
TARE ID: 109497
Rubi & Lucas
Rubi & Lucas
Rubi & Lucas
Rubi and Lucas share a strong sibling bond filled with love, care, and understanding. They genuinely enjoy each other’s company and worry when they’re apart, showing just how close their relationship is. Both are thoughtful and forgiving, quick to recognize when their behavior may have caused hurt and eager to apologize and make things right. Their emotional maturity and empathy shine in the way they care for one another. Rubi, a creative and energetic young lady, loves to draw, sketch, dance, and play “beauty shop,” where she enjoys doing make-up and hair. Lucas joins her in laughter and long conversations that can stretch for hours. Together, they enjoy listening to music, watching movies, and just spending time being siblings. Whether it's sharing stories, going for walks, or simply being together, Rubi and Lucas have a heartwarming connection that reflects the strength and love of their sibling relationship.
TARE ID: 92046
Mackenzy & Madison
Mackenzy & Madison
Mackenzy & Madison
Mackenzy and Madison share a special bond and a deep love for each other. They truly enjoy spending time together and hope to always remain side by side. One of their favorite ways to connect is through creativity — both girls have a passion for arts and crafts, often making beautiful drawings, paintings, and handmade gifts for one another. Whether it’s something they’ve created themselves or a small treasure they know the other would love, they take great joy in exchanging thoughtful surprises.
A shared favorite treat for these sisters is an Oreo Blizzard from Dairy Queen — a must-have for their special outings! While they share many interests, Mackenzy and Madison each bring their own unique sparkle. Mackenzy is a natural leader who sometimes starts out a bit shy, while Madison is outgoing and loves jumping right into conversations with new people.
Together, they make a wonderful pair — balancing each other’s personalities with love, laughter, and creativity. Mackenzy and Madison will thrive in a forever family that can nurture their bond, encourage their individuality, and celebrate the strong sisterly connection they share.
TARE ID: 91587
Mi’Racle
Mi’Racle
Mi’Racle
Mi’Racle is a loving, happy, and easygoing young lady with a gentle, reserved personality. She enjoys school and loves the opportunity to make new friends wherever she goes.
Creative and expressive, Mi’Racle plays both the guitar and piano, enjoys sketching and painting, and loves writing in her journal. She’s also an avid reader who appreciates a good story. Mi’Racle is very articulate and enjoys having thoughtful conversations with others.
When it’s time for fun, Mi’Racle loves spending time at the beach, the park, the mall, the movies, or bowling with friends. She also enjoys treating herself to a trip to the nail salon. Her favorite color is teal, and she has a big heart for animals. Lately, she’s even been developing an interest in learning Spanish!
Mi’Racle’s kind spirit, creativity, and joyful personality make her a wonderful young lady who’s excited about the future and the family she’ll one day call her own.
TARE ID: 108483
Nolan
Nolan
Nolan
Nolan radiates pure joy and his laughter is contagious! He has a love for music, movie sounds, and cartoons brings his world to life.
Nolan communicates in his own beautiful way — often connecting with others through the simple, meaningful touch of their hand. He absolutely LOVES car rides — the gentle motion and the sights outside bring him so much happiness. And when it comes to water? That’s his happy place! Whether it’s the waves or just feeling the water all around him, Nolan finds peace and comfort there.
This sweet boy lights up when his caregiver takes him for a stroll outdoors. Nature, fresh air, and movement bring out his brightest smiles!
TARE ID: 110653
Quin’Tryal
Quin’Tryal
Quin’Tryal
Shaquille
Shaquille
Shaquille
Shaquille is a laid-back and kind-hearted young man with a great sense of humor. Though naturally an introvert, he loves to laugh and enjoys watching funny videos that brighten his day.
A big sports fan, Shaquille has expressed interest in playing both basketball and soccer. He enjoys staying active and spending time outdoors. His favorite hobbies include playing basketball and soccer, listening to music, taking walks, being involved in youth groups, and creating arts and crafts. Shaquille also loves camping, hiking, cooking, and spending time with friends—especially when swimming is part of the fun! He even sees yard work as another great reason to get outside and stay busy.
When it comes to food, Shaquille’s favorites are French fries, burritos, and pizza. His favorite toys are video games and soccer balls. Thoughtful and goal-oriented, Shaquille says that if he could have two wishes, he would wish to be adopted and to continue growing into the best version of himself.
TARE ID: 109201
Sonja
Sonja
Sonja
Sonja is a vibrant 12-year-old young lady. She has a warm, friendly smile. She is described as extremely outgoing and intelligent. Sonja is able to communicate her needs clearly. She likes to wear make-up. She loves to have her hair and nails done. She also enjoys making social media videos and shopping online.
She likes to make-up different dances, listen to music, and participate in arts and crafts activities. She loves to swim and participate in outdoor activities. Sonja loves animals and enjoys taking on the responsibility of caring for animals.
She likes to go out to eat at different restaurants. One of her favorite restaurants is Chick-Fil-A. She enjoys meeting new people and making new friends. She loves to feel understood, accepted and loved.
TARE ID: 108840
Stormy
Stormy
Stormy
Stormy is a bright and happy young woman who radiates positivity wherever she goes. Friends describe her as laid back, fun, and easy to be around. While she might seem quiet and reserved at first, once you get to know her, Stormy’s outgoing nature shines through — she loves connecting and having great conversations.
Music is one of Stormy’s greatest passions. She can spend hours singing along to her favorite artists, whether she’s jamming out on her own or sharing her love of music with friends. It’s her favorite way to unwind and express herself. When she’s not singing, Stormy enjoys a little self-care time at the nail salon — getting pedicures, manicures, and trying out fun new nail designs.
TARE ID: 109803
Taylor
Taylor
Taylor
Sophiee
Sophiee
Sophiee
Jo’Ava
Jo’Ava
Jo’Ava
Jo’Ava is a sweet, charming, and loving little girl with a heart full of creativity. Her favorite colors—pink, purple, blue, and orange—shine brightly in everything she makes. Whether she’s crafting beautiful charm bracelets or building new creations with her favorite LEGO sets, Jo’Ava expresses herself with enthusiasm and imagination. She enjoys playing with Barbie dolls, stuffed animals, and LOL dolls, and she loves relaxing by watching TV, listening to music, or playing games on the phone. Jo’Ava also enjoys spending time outdoors—exercising, playing basketball, going to the park, and swimming are some of her favorite activities. Accommodating and respectful, Jo’Ava is a joy to be around. She has a playful side too, often acting like a jokester and delighting in making others laugh with her jokes, silly faces, and fun antics. Jo’Ava’s three big wishes are to be rich, fly to the moon, and learn how to drive—dreams as bright and bold as she is.
Carleigh
Carleigh
Carleigh
Carleigh is a playful and energetic child who brings a joyful presence to every environment she enters. She has an outgoing personality and expresses herself easily through creativity, movement, and enthusiastic communication. Whether she is drawing, coloring, dancing, or listening to her favorite music, Carleigh fully immerses herself in hands-on activities that allow her imagination to shine. She also thrives in outdoor settings where she can explore nature, play freely, and participate in group activities with peers. Carleigh builds friendships quickly and demonstrates strong social skills, natural curiosity, and a genuine eagerness to learn new things. She is confident in expressing her ideas and enjoys collaborating with other children. Carleigh benefits from structure, encouragement, and consistent opportunities to channel her creativity in positive ways. Overall, she is a vibrant and spirited child who would flourish in a nurturing, supportive, and active family environment that celebrates her unique strengths and interests.
Kendrick
Kendrick
Kendrick
Kendrick is a loving child, who cares about others. He enjoys playing video games, watching tv, attending youth church, going to school, reading Dog Man books and learning history. He is easy going and easy to talk to. He loves playing football and basketball in school and playing on his tablet. He wants to firefighter when he grows up. Kendrick shared that he loves video games, listening to wrap music, and drawing. One of his favorite foods is the double quarter pounder from McDonald's but did add that he has begun a diet of eating healthier foods. Kendrick's all-time favorite toy is his remote-controlled car. Kendrick was asked if he had three wishes, what would he wish for. He said, money, food, and all the computer time he wanted. Kendrick said he loves to laugh at his friends when they do silly things.
Channing
Channing
Channing
Channing is a lively, curious child who enjoys exploring new experiences and staying engaged with the world around him. He approaches each day with genuine enthusiasm, always eager to discover how things work or try an unfamiliar activity. Whether he’s outdoors playing, observing nature, or simply moving around, he embraces every moment with excitement. At home, he willingly takes part in daily tasks and feels proud when he can contribute, whether by helping with chores or assisting in the kitchen while meals are being prepared. His energetic spirit makes him open to challenges, and he often seeks opportunities to be creative, active, and involved. Channing enjoys spending time with others, forming new friendships, and sharing his ideas during group activities. His natural curiosity motivates him to ask thoughtful questions and explore topics that capture his interest. Overall, he is cheerful, motivated, and finds genuine joy in learning, helping, and experiencing new things.
Tanner
Tanner
Tanner
Tanner is a vibrant, athletic young man bursting with energy and optimism. Whether he’s shooting hoops, diving into a football game, or tackling a hands-on project, Tanner brings enthusiasm, focus, and a winning attitude to everything he does. Tanner is a bright, energetic young man whose zest for life is absolutely contagious. Whether he’s shooting hoops on the basketball court, diving into a football game, or getting hands-on with a creative project, Tanner gives it his all—with enthusiasm, focus, and a winning smile.He’s a natural athlete who thrives on movement and challenge, but his talents go far beyond sports. Tanner is also a social star—he loves spending time with friends, sharing laughs, and exploring new adventures. His curiosity and outgoing nature make him a joy to be around, and he’s always up for trying something new. What makes Tanner truly special is his resilient spirit and hopeful heart.
Lexi & Victoria
Lexi & Victoria
Lexi & Victoria
Victoria and Lexi are a dynamic sibling pair who each bring unique strengths and vibrant personalities to their relationships and environments. Victoria is outgoing, energetic, and thrives in social settings, confidently expressing herself through dance, fashion, and group activities. She enjoys taking the lead and engaging others with her enthusiasm. In contrast, Lexi is more introspective and expressive in creative ways, using art, storytelling, and imaginative play to share her thoughts. She has a deep appreciation for animals and enjoys calming, focused activities like drawing and word searches. Together, they balance one another—Victoria’s bold energy complements Lexi’s thoughtful nature. Both girls value connection, enjoy spending time with peers, and demonstrate creativity and resilience. Their shared curiosity and expressive abilities support a strong sibling bond and highlight their potential to grow individually and together.
Jacaidence
Jacaidence
Jacaidence
Shaqkavion
Shaqkavion
Shaqkavion
Shaqkavion is a kind pre-teen who is often described as patient and friendly toward others. He enjoys being helpful and takes pride in presenting himself well, as he likes to dress to impress and has a strong interest in shopping. Shaqkavion is very active and enjoys spending time participating in sports, particularly basketball and football. One unique hobby Shaqkavion shared is mowing lawns, showing that he enjoys being productive and responsible. Shaqkavion likes visiting fun and energetic places such as indoor activity centers. He also enjoys watching movies during free time. He has expressed interest in a variety of activities, including joining the Boy Scouts, camping, attending church youth groups, riding bikes, skateboarding, and learning how to cook. His favorite foods include French toast sticks, seafood, and pancakes. Shaqkavion finds humor in funny videos and skateboarding falls, which often make him laugh. He enjoys group activities, spending time around the dinner table, swimming, and being outdoors. Shaqkavion dreams of becoming very wealthy one day and hopes to meet his favorite basketball star, LeBron James.
Da’Kylan & Brooklyn
Da’Kylan & Brooklyn
Da’Kylan & Brooklyn
Da’Kylan and Brooklyn are an energetic and engaging sibling pair who share a close bond and enjoy spending time together through active play and creative activities. They thrive when they have opportunities to explore, stay active, and use their imaginations. Whether they are riding bikes and scooters, creating games and obstacle courses, or enjoying outdoor adventures, they have fun encouraging one another and making the most of their time together. Both children enjoy movement-based activities and have a strong interest in sports and outdoor play. Swimming is one of their favorite activities, and they are confident and enthusiastic in the water. They also enjoy playground time, interactive games, and activities that allow them to stay busy and engaged. Their playful energy and adventurous spirits help them approach new experiences with excitement and curiosity. Da’Kylan and Brooklyn are also creative thinkers who enjoy hands-on activities and imaginative play. They like coming up with new ideas, exploring different interests, and expressing themselves through play and shared experiences. Socially, they enjoy connecting with others and continue building positive relationships as they grow more comfortable in new settings. Together, Da’Kylan and Brooklyn bring creativity, teamwork, and joy wherever they go, and their supportive sibling connection is one of their greatest strengths.