The Heart Gallery aims to raise awareness about adoption and foster care by featuring portraits and stories of children in need of permanent homes. It serves as a powerful advocacy tool, humanizing the adoption process. Because children are at the heart of this initiative, we believe it is our responsibility to ensure each step of the process centers their perspective and values their autonomy.  

In the Heart Gallery Consent Guide, we provide information and tips on how to obtain consent from children who may participate in heart gallery photoshoots, displays and marketing. 

Resources

HGTX Consent Guide

Heart Gallery Consent Form (ages 5-7)

Heart Gallery Consent Form (ages 8-11)

Heart Gallery Consent Form (ages 12-17)

Heart Gallery Story Sharing Tool

Words and Pictures Explanation Tool

Three Houses Tool

FAQ: Challenges in Obtaining Consent

If you have any questions about this resource, please reach out to Erika Settles, erika.settles@austin.utexas.edu .