Gallery depicts children in needs of homes

A traveling exhibit that depicts children in need of adoptive homes will be in Franklin this month.

The Indiana Heart Gallery, a traveling exhibit featuring portraits of the children, will be available for viewing through Feb. 28.

Ivy Tech Community College, 2205 McCain Drive, Franklin, will offer portraits for viewing between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

The Indiana Department of Child Services uses the gallery to bring attention to children in foster care.

To find out more about adopting a child, go to adoptachild.in.gov or call 888-25ADOPT.