Heart Galleries of Texas Post-Adoption Grant Request for Proposals
In partnership with the Moritz Center for Societal Impact at the University of Texas Austin, the Texas Center for Child and Family Studies (the Center) has launched a post-adoption grant request for proposals. The Center seeks applications for the purpose of establishing or sustaining post-adoption and post-permanency supports throughout Texas. The Heart Galleries of Texas […]
Getting kids to open up about their mental health
By Jeremy Baker SAN ANTONIO — Every May is Mental Health Awareness Month. But mental health needs to be recognized year-round, especially when it comes to children. Anxiety problems, behavior disorders and depression are the most commonly diagnosed mental disorders in children. Statistics show the problem has gotten worse in recent years. “We have also […]
Supporting children in foster care
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It affects everyone at every age. Shannon Bouse and Michael Scrivner with CK Family Services discuss their role in supporting children, specifically, children in foster care. CBS News.
Adoption Competency Initiative
Families formed through adoption often face complex challenges when seeking mental health support. Even after navigating the hurdles of accessing services, many families find that the professionals they turn to lack a deep understanding of adoption and the child welfare system. In a recent survey of Texas caregivers, 60% reported being somewhat or very dissatisfied with […]
Supporting Mental Health: A Post-Adopt Success Story
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to recognize the importance of emotional well-being and shine a light on how our Texas community shares support. For families who have adopted through the Heart Gallery and beyond, the journey doesn’t end with placement—it continues with the ongoing need for connection, healing, and support. That’s where […]
Gallery Gatherings
One of our most powerful tools for building awareness and support is also one of the simplest: sharing a meal and a mission. Heart Gallery East Texas recently hosted a Lunch & Learn that was more than just a lunch break—it was an opportunity to open hearts, inspire action, and build a community of champions for […]
Framing Hope: A Night to Remember in El Paso
On May 7, Heart Gallery of El Paso hosted its inaugural fundraiser, Framing Hope—a heartfelt evening dedicated to celebrating the impact of adoption and raising critical awareness and support for children in foster care who are waiting for families. Emceed by El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson, the evening was both moving and inspiring, filled with stories that […]
Graduation Season for Seniors in Foster Care
Interview with H-Town LIVE/CW39: Graduation Season for Seniors in Foster Care Â
‘We need adoptive families’: Heart Galleries of Texas gives ways to support foster children after graduation
By Avery Travis AUSTIN (KXAN) — Over the next few weeks, high school graduates will soon be celebrated all over Central Texas for their accomplishments. However, graduation season can be a scary time for hundreds of kids who are aging out of the Texas foster care system. Just last year, nearly 900 kids turned 18 […]
Nonprofit displays portraits in South Plains Mall of children, teens in foster care system
By KCBD Staff Published: May 19, 2025  LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – A Lubbock nonprofit is hoping that putting a face to a child in need of a new home will help them find it. The Heart Gallery of the Panhandle Plains put up portraits at the South Plains Mall this afternoon of children and teens in the […]