South Carolina Heart Gallery

South Carolina Heart Gallery SC Heart Gallery is a program which helps assist families in finding their forever children through our Heart Gallery website.

There are hundreds of children in SC foster system that are legally free for adoption and need permanent, loving homes.

Ny'Jeion is a fun, active, and joyful 14‑year‑old who loves staying on the move. Whether he’s playing basketball, going ...
06/19/2026

Ny'Jeion is a fun, active, and joyful 14‑year‑old who loves staying on the move. Whether he’s playing basketball, going to the park, skating rink, or gym, he enjoys anything that lets him have a good time. He also likes relaxing indoors with video games and going out to eat, especially at his favorite spots, McDonald’s and Chick‑fil‑A. Ny’jeion dreams of becoming an engineer or a basketball player one day. Family means everything to him, and he describes adoption as being taken in by people who love, care for, and provide for you. Staying close to his brother is very important, and he hopes for a family who listens, supports, and creates a home filled with love. Ny’jeion brings laughter, joy, and a naturally funny, caring spirit to everyone around him, and he’s excited for a family who will appreciate the light he carries.

Learn more about Ny'Jeion on Heart Gallery! ❤️ https://scheartgallery.sc.gov/nyjeion-r

Austin is a chill, smart, and funny 14‑year‑old who loves video games, being outside, and anything involving computers. ...
06/17/2026

Austin is a chill, smart, and funny 14‑year‑old who loves video games, being outside, and anything involving computers. He dreams of becoming a mechanic who works with technology and already knows a lot about how computers work. Austin enjoys sports, loves animals, and brings a sweet, kind personality to everyone around him. He hopes for a family who will accept him for who he is, treat him kindly, and have fun together. His perfect day is simple, playing games or spending time outdoors and if he could choose a superpower, he’d pick invisibility. Austin is ready for a loving home where he can relax, grow, and be himself.

Check out Austin on Heart Gallery! ❤️ https://scheartgallery.sc.gov/austin-n

Cayden and his brother Cameron are energetic, playful, and full of personality, each with their own unique interests. Ca...
06/12/2026

Cayden and his brother Cameron are energetic, playful, and full of personality, each with their own unique interests. Cayden loves city life, technology, and relaxing with his favorite show, Gravity Falls. He’s not big on the outdoors, but he is big on pizza rolls, especially meat lovers and dreams of teleporting so he can get anywhere fast, especially on a shopping trip for Nikes or Jordans if he ever won the lottery. His brother Cameron is the opposite in all the best ways: he loves being outside, playing basketball, running around with super‑speed energy, and spending time on lots of land where he can fish, explore, and enjoy nature. His favorite movie is The Polar Express, and he hopes to travel outside the U.S. one day, especially to Europe. Both boys want a caring, loving adoptive family, Cameron especially hopes for a home that welcomes him in with kindness and maybe even an older brother, while Cayden imagines a home where he can grow, feel supported, and be himself. Together, they bring a mix of humor, energy, and heart, with Cayden’s laid‑back city vibe balancing Cameron’s outdoorsy, adventurous spirit.

Check out Cayden and Cameron on Heart Gallery! ❤️ https://scheartgallery.sc.gov/cameron-cayden-p

Zakiyha describes herself as funny, smart, and bold. She enjoys basketball and softball. Her favorite foods are steak an...
05/01/2026

Zakiyha describes herself as funny, smart, and bold. She enjoys basketball and softball. Her favorite foods are steak and alfredo. The most amazing thing about herself is her academics and the pride she takes in doing well in school. Zakiyah enjoys her alone time, so her perfect day would not be bothered. She prefers the indoors and someone who enjoys that with her. She would not mind a two-parent household but prefers a single-parent household with older siblings and a dog. She wants someone to look up to who enjoys spending time indoors and isn't super active or always on the go.

Check out Zakiyha on Heart Gallery! ❤ https://scheartgallery.sc.gov/zakiyha-p

Santonio enjoys football. His favorite subject in school is math. His favorite genre of music is rap. Santonio’s favorit...
04/29/2026

Santonio enjoys football. His favorite subject in school is math. His favorite genre of music is rap. Santonio’s favorite move is Paranormal Activity. His favorite food is seafood. Santonio describes himself as athletic, cool and energetic. Santonio says the most amazing thing about himself is that he’s smart. His perfect day is going to the trampoline park. If Santonio had a superpower, he would want to time travel. For an adoptive home, Santonio wants an active family in a city that has a cat. He would also enjoy siblings.

*** Potential adoptive family must reside in the state of South Carolina for this child.***

Learn more about Santonio at https://scheartgallery.sc.gov/santonio-m

Levarrio is a quiet, soft-spoken, and shy child. He enjoys playing outside and spending time with his close friends. He ...
04/24/2026

Levarrio is a quiet, soft-spoken, and shy child. He enjoys playing outside and spending time with his close friends. He loves playing video games and says his favorite is Call of Duty. His favorite class is science because it is interesting, but he also enjoys ELA/reading because he does really well in it. Levarrio’s favorite food is seafood especially snow crab. His favorite restaurants are Chinese places. He says the best thing about him is that he isn’t picky with majority of things. He likes visiting both the beach and the mountains. His favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. Adoption is important to Levarrio because he wants to feel loved and accepted. He would enjoy a family with no pets that likes spending time gaming together.

Check out Levarrio on Heart Gallery! ❤https://scheartgallery.sc.gov/levarrio-s-0

Karson enjoys playing basketball, sports and loves climbing trees. His favorite genres of music are hip hop and gospel. ...
04/22/2026

Karson enjoys playing basketball, sports and loves climbing trees. His favorite genres of music are hip hop and gospel. His favorite subject in school is math and he wants to be a police officer when he gets older because he enjoys helping people. Karson loves reading books and watching movies. He really likes comic books. His favorite superheroes are Batman and Spiderman. Karson’s favorite place to eat is McDonalds and his favorite foods is cheeseburgers. Karson describes himself as smart, handsome and kind. He enjoys animals and says his favorite is dogs. If Karson was to have a superpower, he would want to be super strong like the Hulk. He says the best thing about him is he is hilarious! Karson loves doing anything outside in the sunshine. An ideal adoptive home for Karson, would be one that likes being outdoors, is active, and has a pet dog.

Learn more about Karson at https://scheartgallery.sc.gov/karson-w-1

Johnathan is an outdoorsy child who loves hunting and fishing. His favorite animal is the American Alligator. He likes s...
04/17/2026

Johnathan is an outdoorsy child who loves hunting and fishing. His favorite animal is the American Alligator. He likes school and his favorite class is building construction because he enjoys using power tools. Johnathan is interested in becoming a firefighter or working with EMS when he grows up because he wants to help people. He likes dinosaurs and his favorite movie is Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire. Johnathan enjoys rap music, and his favorite artists are DaBaby and Migos. He describes himself as nice, kind-hearted, and helpful. Johnathan’s favorite foods are meat lovers or supreme pizza and Italian subs. His favorite color is blue, he loves to sing, and he enjoys playing video games. Johnathan’s ideal forever family is patient, respectful, active, enjoys playing games together, has older children in the home, and has a pet dog.

Learn more about Johnathan on Heart Gallery! ❤https://scheartgallery.sc.gov/johnathan-w

Jadore describes herself as shy, loving, and artistic. She is passionate about drawing and loves art. She aspires to be ...
04/15/2026

Jadore describes herself as shy, loving, and artistic. She is passionate about drawing and loves art. She aspires to be an inventor when she is older because she enjoys using her creativity to make something new. Jadore also likes to spend time playing games on her tablet. Her favorite entertainer is Keanu Reeves. Her favorite place to eat is Sonic. Her favorite foods are cheeseburgers, chips, and candy. Jadore says her perfect day is sleeping in on a Saturday and then watching movies while eating junk food. She describes her ideal forever family as a mom, dad, and older sister with no pets in the home. Also, a family that considers themselves homebodies is important because she doesn’t like going out a lot and prefers spending time at home.

Learn more about Jadore on Heart Gallery! ❤ https://scheartgallery.sc.gov/jadore-w

Ja'den describes himself as laid back, helpful, and hilarious. He enjoys video games (especially Fortnite), basketball, ...
04/10/2026

Ja'den describes himself as laid back, helpful, and hilarious. He enjoys video games (especially Fortnite), basketball, football, anime, and loves YouTube. He dreams of attending Clemson University when he is older and hopes to play college football. He is also interested in construction. Ja’den’s favorite entertainers are Jim Carey and Paul Walker. His favorite class is science, he loves rollercoasters, and he enjoys seafood. Ja’den describes his ideal forever family as active people who love pets, traveling, and have older children in the home. Adoption is important to him because he desires support, dedicated attention, and wants to be included in a loving family that will do fun activities with him.
*** Potential adoptive family must reside in the state of South Carolina for this child.***

Check out Ja'den on Heart Gallery to learn more! ❤https://scheartgallery.sc.gov/jaden-h

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Columbia, SC

Opening Hours

Monday 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 1pm
5:30pm - 7pm
Wednesday 3:30pm - 7pm
Thursday 11:30am - 1pm
5:30pm - 7pm
Friday 3:30pm - 8pm
Saturday 11am - 1pm

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+18036052433

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