The Heart Gallery of Sarasota has been working in Sarasota, Manatee and DeSoto Counties since 2005, and has affected hundreds of adoptions in that time.  The Heart Gallery of Sarasota’s mission is simple. We engage local photographers to photograph children available in our community for adoption. These professionals donate their skills and equipment to capture the character and spirit of our children to attract the attention of prospective forever families. These children are of all ages, racial and ethnic backgrounds and have varying needs. Many have brothers and sisters they want and need to be adopted with. Some have been waiting for years to be adopted. Of all their differences, they all have one common thread: the need of a loving, permanent family. Portraits can be viewed by families who have an approved homestudy. For more information on how to become a prospective adoptive parent, click here.