Permanent exhibit launched at McAllen Airport
On May 20, the First Lady of Texas, Cecilia Abbott, joined the Heart Gallery of South Texas for the unveiling of a permanent exhibit at the McAllen Public Library. The special event, hosted in partnership with the City of McAllen, Mayor Javier Villalobos, the McAllen Public Library, and the McAllen International Airport, served as a […]
From silence to strength: A child’s journey of healing through art
Picture a child sitting quietly, their eyes downcast, their story too heavy to speak aloud. After enduring unimaginable trauma, even a forensic interview couldn’t unlock the pain they carried. Words failed them – but art didn’t. With the help of Artvango, a Heart Galleries of Texas post-adoption funding partner specializing in art therapy, this child was […]
Connecting Adoptive Families To Resources Across Texas
HGTX has launched a brand-new statewide hub packed with post-adoption resources—built directly from the feedback and needs of adoptive families. From therapy, respite, training, and more, the site is regularly updated to support the adoption journey. As we roll out this resource and more, we are always trying to learn more directly from families. We’re also working hard […]
Collaboration in Action: Supporting Families Beyond Permanency
In late January, HGTX traveled to Tyler to meet with The Fostering Collective and the Andrews Center, the region’s Local Mental Health Authority (LMHA), for a focused conversation on strengthening partnership and improving access to services for post-permanency families. The meeting centered on a shared goal: making it easier for families who have finalized adoption […]
Heart Galleries Attend Texas Women’s Leadership Conference
Heart Gallery representatives from across Texas attended the Texas Women’s Leadership Conference, hosted by First Lady Cecilia Abbott and the Texas Governor’s Commission for Women. The conference brought together leaders from government, nonprofit, and business sectors to build leadership skills, share ideas, and foster collaboration. We are grateful for this opportunity to learn alongside other […]
Together Across Texas – Turning Waiting into Belonging
Heart Galleries of Texas advocates for children and youth in foster care in ways that honor their dignity, protect their privacy, and prioritize their well-being. We center consent, collaborate with caregivers and professionals, and apply ethical, trauma-informed practices to support safe, meaningful paths to permanency. We know that we can’t do this alone – and teamwork […]
Nonprofits partner to deliver bikes for foster children in Texas Panhandle
Originally from KDFA News AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) – Foster children across the Panhandle are receiving new bicycles as local organizations teamed up for the Bikes for Kids campaign. Leathernecks Confederation MC (LCMC), the organization behind the Bikes for Kids campaign, has been working since early summer to make that goal a reality. State Ambassador for LCMC Cujo […]
Heart Gallery of Northwest Texas highlights Aaliyah
Originally from KTAB News The Heart Gallery of Northwest Texas continues its mission to help connect children in foster care with loving adoptive families. This week, the organization is spotlighting Aaliyah. Aaliyah enjoys exploring the world through hands-on learning—whether it’s competing in science fairs, participating in UIL contests, or spending hours reading about experiments and […]
Heart Gallery of Northwest Texas works to connect foster youth with forever families
 Originally from KTAB News Every day, more than 6,000 children across Texas wait in foster care for a place to call home. The Heart Gallery of Northwest Texas, based in Abilene, works to change that—one portrait at a time. The Heart Gallery displays professional photographs and short biographies of children and teens in the Texas […]
Help Families Find An Adoption Competent Therapist
The Heart Galleries of Texas (HGTX), in partnership with the National Center for Adoption Competent Mental Health Services, has launched an initiative to expand access to quality adoption competent care. Through this program, we have recruited and trained a cohort of dedicated therapists from across the state. With their specialized expertise and compassionate guidance, these therapists […]