RALEIGH, N.C. – Through a project known as the NC Heart Gallery, State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) members will soon see a few new faces in their local branches – the beautiful smiles of some of North Carolina's foster children eligible for adoption.
SECU has partnered with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services – Division of Social Services (NCDHHS – DSS) to shine a spotlight on foster care and adoption with the hope of finding permanent homes for foster youth in our State.
Through a 7-month campaign that began the week of Jan. 12th, branches in SECU districts are displaying exhibits featuring professional portraits of some of North Carolina’s eligible foster youth on a rotational basis. The NC Heart Gallery displays include biographies on each child, along with foster and adoptive parenting information. SECU’s participation and goal is to promote adoption of foster kids and encourage North Carolina citizens to become foster or adoptive parents, with the Credit Union advocating for children who deserve the love and stability of a forever family.