Heart Gallery LA and author Regina Louise partner to find homes for older youth

 

		County of Los Angeles DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES   425 Shatto Place, Los Angeles, California  90020 (213) 351-5602
Board of Supervisors GLORIA MOLINA First District MARK RIDLEY-THOMAS Second District ZEV YAROSLAVSKY Third District DON KNABE Fourth District MICHAEL D. ANTONOVICH Fifth District            PATRICIA S. PLOEHN, LCSW Director

 

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

  SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

 

 

  Contact:       Neil Zanville

                         DCFS Office of Public Affairs

                        (213) 351-5886

 

 

PRESS RELEASE

 

Heart Gallery LA and published author Regina Louise partner to find forever homes for our older youth in Los Angeles foster care

Regina Louise, former foster youth and published author and playwrights features Heart Gallery LA,  a traveling photo exhibit created to find forever adoptive families for our children in foster care at  the Zephyr Theatre in Los Angeles Sept 4 though October 4, 2009.

 

 

If you have never seen Regina Louise's unforgettable play "Somebody's Someone" and you wanted to see the Heart Gallery LA, now is your chance.  This stirring and unique portrait exhibit will be on display at the Zephyr Theatre, at 7456 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046, (323) 852-9111, from September 4 through October 4, 2009.  You will have a chance to see the play written by Regina Louise, a former foster youth.  She weaves a powerful story about the need to belong and the message that love is never wasted.  The power of adoption is highlighted in this epic journey that is her life story and highlights the triumph of love.  If you ever thought of adopting this is a play you will not want to miss. 

 

Adoption professionals will be on hand during Sunday Matinees to sign up families considering learning more about adoption.  In addition a Gala benefitting the Heart Gallery LA will occur on September 12, 2009.  New families interested in becoming adoptive parents will be invited to see the play and stay afterwards to learn more about becoming adoptive parents themselves.  Refreshments will also be served.  Come learn more about adoption and be a part of making a difference in the life of a child, one heart at a time. Contact Stephanie Clancy at 626-938-1849 for more information on attending a showing of the play or being a part of the Heart Gallery LA Gala.

 

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