August 31, 2018

Thank You For Making Luggage-of-Hope A Success!

We are sincerely grateful to all of you that donated to our cause! Our goal was to collect 100 travel pieces, however, your generosity drove our total to over 300 bags! Although the program has ended, you can still contribute by shipping or dropping them to our location during office hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Additionally, our Executive Director, Yvette DuBose, and work on this cause were featured in NBC 6 South Florida's "Fierce Female Friday" segment! 

Click here to watch the news feature.

May 26, 2017

Foster and Adoptive Families Can Now Visit Florida State Parks for Free!

Representative Larry Lee, Jr.'s Bill to Allow Foster & Adoptive Families Free Access to State Parks Signed by Governor Scott

Tallahassee, FL –  Representative Larry Lee, Jr.'s (D-Port St. Lucie) HB 185 to allow Florida's foster and adoptive families free access to state parks was signed into law by Governor Rick Scott.

The bill provides foster and adoptive families with annual passes for state parks at no charge, a fifty percent discount on base campsite fees, and families who adopt a special needs child will receive a one-time family annual entrance pass at no charge at the time of the adoption. It also continues the partnership between the Division of Recreation and Parks and the Department of Children and Families to hold events each year during National Foster Care Month andNational Adoption Month to promote foster care and adoption.

"Florida's foster and adoptive families are crucial for our most vulnerable children by providing them the opportunity for love, care, and growth," explainedRepresentative Larry Lee, Jr. "Spending time at our beautiful state parks builds bonds between these families and helps children gain an appreciation for Florida's environmental treasures. By making Florida's state parks more accessible, we are strengthening our children and families, and our state as a whole."

May 19, 2017

Heart Gallery of Broward County Was Awarded the Highest Honor Given By the Children's Home Society of Florida

Celebrating 50 years of service to children in Broward County, Children's Home Society of Florida (CHS) held its annual "Helping Turn Lives Around"luncheon on May 19 at the Hyatt Regency Pier 66. It was during this event, CHS presented its highest honor, the 2017 R. David and I. Lorraine Thomas Child Advocate of the Year Award, to the Heart Gallery of Broward County.

Established in 1982 by the late Dave Thomas, founder of Wendy's International, the R. David and I. Lorraine Thomas Child Advocate Awardis the single highest honor given by Children's Home Society of Florida, recognizing individuals and groups that have made a significant impact toward improving the lives of neglected, abused or abandoned children throughout Florida.

Read the full article here.

Thank you to Children's Home Society of Florida, as well as all our partners and volunteers that helped make this possible!

Spring for Kids – Thank You!

Thank you. The Heart Gallery of Broward thanks you for attending The Galleria's Spring for Kids at Truluck's Fort Lauderdale. Your support is needed as we fulfill our mission to help kids find permanent loving homes. So we invite you to now consider making a donation to help us. Please make a donation today by [...]

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Spring for Kids – May 13, 2014

A COCKTAIL RECEPTION FOR A GOOD CAUSE! The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale and Heart Gallery of Broward invite you to celebrate the achievementsof a select few who have a positive impact on our kids. TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2014 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Truluck's Fort Lauderdale at The Galleria 2584 East Sunrise Boulevard Fort Lauderdale RSVP: [...]

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The Heart Gallery of Broward County Announces Successful 2013 and New Executive Director

The Heart Gallery of Broward County provides innovative programs that help to promote the adoption and enrichment of Broward County's foster children. Fort Lauderdale, FL – February 27, 2014 – The Heart Gallery of Broward is a happy to announce there were 25 matches that included 10 finalized adoptions for 2013. One of the programs [...]

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The Heart Gallery and ChildNet Recognized for Collaboration

ChildNet and the Heart Gallery of Broward County were honored at the third annual PNC Bank Non-profit Academy Awards for their collaboration efforts in foster care adoption. The award was presented by 211-Broward at a luncheon on February 22 that was attended by 650 people. The award recognizes more than 6 years of the two [...]

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100th Adoption: Interview with Barbara Schechter

Heart Gallery of Broward Visits WSFL-TV's Inside South Florida to Discuss Adoption

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Heart Gallery Live on Forever Family

The Heart Gallery featured by Forever Family

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Dolphins Fun Day in Miami

Dolphins Fun Day in Miami

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Pictures Tell Their Stories

Article from the Sun-Sentinel about the adoption of brothers Eric and Latravis on National Adoption Day. Their new mom found them through the Heart Gallery of Broward. Eric and Latravis adopted on National Adoption Day

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Forum for Nonprofits

Radio interview with Drew Greep, Matthew Straeb and Barbara Schechter

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Heart and Hope Exhibit: Sun-Sentinel

Heart and Hope Exhibit Puts A Face To The Many Children Who Need A Home Sun-Sentinel article

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