DENVER (KOAA) — The Colorado Heart Gallery is using the power of photography and storytelling to help children and teens in foster care find permanent, adoptive families.
Founded in 2005 as a collaboration between the Colorado Department of Human Services, nonprofit partners, and volunteer photographers, the Colorado Heart Gallery features professional portraits, videos and personal narratives of youth awaiting adoption.
The images are displayed online and in traveling exhibits across the state, giving prospective parents a chance to connect with children on a more personal level.
One of the youths looking for a forever family is 5th-grader Tahir.
Read Tahir's bio from the Colorado Heart Gallery below:
Tahir is learning how to rap, spending hours practicing his flow until the words roll smoothly over the beat! He is already a natural storyteller, able to turn simple moments into vivid tales. He loves dogs, and gold is his favorite color. After a long day of school and practice, Tahir is happiest with a slice of pizza in one hand and a Twix bar in the other. Video games are something that occupy his time when he isn’t rapping. Being creative is one of Tahir’s best gifts.
This fifth grader enjoys recess.
Tahir would do best in a home with a mom and a dad in an urban area, where he can be the youngest child; however, his caseworker will consider all family types. He has significant relationships to maintain following placement. Financial assistance may be available for adoption-related services.
For Colorado children, only home studied families from all states are encouraged to inquire
DOB: 2015, reference number 353396
Families interested in learning more about Charlie or other children available for adoption and fostering can contact the Colorado Heart Gallery. You can also call (303)755-4756 for more information.
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