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Heart Gallery News

Media Coverage of the Heart Galleries Across the US

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National News

Media coverage is helping to spread the word about Heart Gallery events across the country. Here is just a sampling of articles in the news.

PARADE

"'They're photographing the children with the same dignity and respect that they would give to big stars and CEOs,' notes Feanny.


New York Times

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ABC News

People"This spring, Hiram's portrait will join those of more than 300 other New Jersey foster children at an exhibit titled Heart Gallery of New Jersey.

MSNBC
The Heart Gallery’ helps kids find homes

"The Heart Gallery features portraits of hope that touch the heart."
Today "The hope is that these photographs will inspire people to consider adoption."

CNN

"I'm just waiting for the perfect home. I just keep waiting for the perfect one at the right time. Maybe when I get older, I might take a foster kid and adopt them so if I'm not going to get helped, I'm going to help someone else. So any way I win."

WCBS Radio Logo USA Weekend


Christian Science Monitor "Organizers of Heart Galleries around the country are trying to raise awareness in some creative ways.

New - " Telling the foster youth stories through pictures ", Senator Landrieu youtube.com
New10/30/2011 - " Wanted: Loving Parents", parade.com
New10/18/2011 - " Kudos for 'adoption angel': Rochester photographer honored in Washington for photos of foster children" fosters.com
11/18/2009 - " Governor Crist Names Matthew Straeb of Fort Lauderdale as Governor's Point of Light for Adoption Awareness Month"
2008 - "Photography changes the ways families are formed" Click!
11/08/2006 - "The Heart Gallery’ helps kids find homes", MSNBC-
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Video Helping kids find homes
06/01/2006 - " Heart Gallery Exhibits Share Foster Possibilities", 20/20
06/02/2006 - "Adoptive Dad Says Don't Be Afraid of Older Kids", ABC News
08/19/2005 - "Q & A: Foster Kids and Adoption", ABC News
08/12/2005 - "Photographers Capture Spirit of Kids in Need of Homes" 20/20

04/17/2005 - "Your Hearts Reached Out", Parade.com

04/01/2005 - "Person of the Week", ABC World News Tonight
03/23/2005 - "Photos designed to speak to the heart", Christian Science Monitor
03/11/2005 - "Photographers Help Foster Children Find Homes" , NPR
01/02/2005 - "Their Faces Spoke To The Heart", Parade.com
View a gallery of kids who need homes on the ABC website.

 

State News

Alabama

New10/14/11 - "Unique Exhibit Helps Alabama Kids Find Homes", cbs42.com

Arizona

11/11/08 - "With hope in their eyes, kids await adoption", The Arizona Republic

06/2/2008 - Pima County Foster Children Need Homes, KOLD News 13

04/01/2008 - "Photos of children in need of a home on display at library" , Lake Powell Chronicle

03/11/2008 - "Treating kids waiting for adoption like dogs . . . in good way", Arizona Republic

California

New11/08/2011 - " Heart Gallery features Sacramento-area kids who need permanent homes." - sacbee.com

New11/01/2011 - " Families to share stories of foster care adoptions at Heart Gallery Gala " - Bakersfield.com

New10/31/2011 - " Big events planned for National Adoption Awareness Month " - CentralBakersfieldNow.com

New- " Learn about the Heart Gallery Photo Project in Sacramento " - AOL.com, Video Presentation

05/08/2008 - Moms foster a loving home , Bay Area Reporter

11/08/2007 - "In Honor Of The SOLANO HEART GALLERY of California" - Representative Hon. Ellen O. Tauscher

Colorado , Colorado Heart Gallery, KreutzerPhotography
Florida

New 12/27/11 - " Have a Heart for the Kids ", pinellasbeaches.patch.com

New - " Heart Gallery raises awareness on adoption ", miamitimesonline.com

New 11/22/2011 - " Heart Gallery celebrates five years of finding homes for children ", sun-sentinel.com

New 11/19/2011 - " Area foster children who can be adopted", news-press.com

New 10/12/2011 - " Mall customers buy birthday gifts for foster children", sun-sentinel.com

02/18/2011 - "Miami Local Agency, High Fashion Photographers Donate Time To Foster Kids Shoot ", CBS4.com

11/24/2005 - 'A regular family', St. Petersburg Times, Tampabay.com

Georgia 11/16/2006 - "Heart Gallery Georgia Photographic Exhibit of Children in Foster Care", PR Leap
Hawaii 03/08/2008 - "Crowd Gathers To Remember Teen - Video", KITV Honolulu" (View video)
Indiana New 11/01/2011 - "November: National Adoption Awareness Month ", fox59.com
Kansas New 11/15/2011 - "Adoption Always an Option ", emporiagazette.com

01/22/2007 - "Touring to find a family", The Manhattan Mercury (no longer on website)

Kentucky

04/2006 - American Founders Bank's New Exhibit Raises Awareness About Available for Adoption, Kentucky Banker Magazine

03/21/2006 - Portrait gallery spotlights children awaiting adoption; American Founders Bank opens exhibit with reception Thursday night, Kentucky.gov

Louisiana

New 11/13/2011 - Searching for a mom or dad, The News Star

New 10/30/2011 - Children's home schedules 'Celebrate Adoption' reception, The News Star

Maryland 05/17/2011 - "Heart Gallery Phot Exhibit at Atlanta Terminal", Examiner.com
Massachusetts 04/06/2007 - "The Faces of Foster Children", Patriot Ledger
Michigan

11/30/2008 - Where Children Find Hope, Detroit Free Press

01/23/2007 - "2007 Michigan Heart Gallery", - My Fox Detroit

Missouri 4/27/2006 - "Exhibition designed encourage adoption of Missouri children", News Tribune (No Longer on website)
Montana 9/13/09 - Mall’s Heart Gallery receives great response for adoptees
New Jersey 01/29/2008 - "Top Photogs Pitch In To Help Foster Kids", The Early Show (View video)

03/11/2005 - "All Things Considered", NPR

New Mexico

New10/15/11 - "Heart Gallery display shows the faces of children in need of foster care or adoptive homes", dchieftain.com

11/01/2007 - UNM Hospital Partners with CYFD to Launch the First Permanent Heart Gallery in the US more >>
New York

5/1/2008 - Heart Gallery NYC has been named one of the "Best People of NYC" (Not found on website)

10/25/2005 - "Traveling Heart Gallery Raises Awareness Of Adoption", North County Gazette

North Carolina

09/12/2006 - Cleveland County Heart Gallery Committee... won the Channel 9 Who Care award. The awards honored those who showed "selfless service and extraordinary contributions to their communities". View the story and watch a video about their organization.

North Dakota

New11/03/11 - Heart Gallery helps find homes for foster children, wday.com

Ohio

New11/03/11 - "Using artwork to encourage adoption is Heart Gallery's goal", cantonRep.com

11/03/2010 - Local artists are putting a face on adoption in Stark County... CANTON —If he were to be adopted, “I’d do 30 backflips, I’d be so excited,” Timothy, 14, said with a grin.  “And I can’t even do a backflip.”

Oregon

11/14/2007 -"Heart Gallery kids seek Forever Families", The Creswell Chronicle

09/01/2007 - View all Heart Gallery Children, KCBY CBS 11 News

Tennessee

10/13/06 - Tennessee Photographers Break Record To Capture Youthful Energy To Raise Adoption Awareness

Texas

New11/09/11 - "Adoption Heart Gallery on Display", pro8news.com

New11/05/11 - "Heart Gallery features children in foster care system", Kvue.com

04/19/2006 - "Gift of Love: East Texas Heart Gallery", KLTV 7

04/04/2007 - "Lena Pope Home Celebrates Third Annual Heart Gallery"

10/30/2007 - "Children in Need of Parents", Editorial, Gov. Rick Perry

11/06/2007 - "Heart Gallery to give 9 kids new homes", Orange Leader

11/29/2007 - "The Gladney Center for Adoption Welcomes Heart Gallery of North Texas ", Forbes.com

05/25/2008 - "But Now I See - How the Heart Gallery is Opening the Eyes of Faith to Children in Foster Care" May/June edition of Families Today Magazine ."

Utah

New11/05/11 - Utah Heart Gallery showcases kids looking for adoption , fox13now.com

Virginia

New1/5/12 - Gallery hopes to open hearts and homes , wavy.com

New1/3/12 - Roving exhibit aims to raise adoption awareness , The Virginian-Pilot
Washington State 11/16/2007 - Three more adoptions means eight boys for local more>>
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   Further Questions

If you have further questions about starting a Heart Gallery email Diane Granito at dggranito@cyfd.state.nm.us or one of the contacts listed from your state.

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of adoption.