Kids & Family
A Child is Waiting: Hunter Likes Animals, Legos, Power Rangers!
Hundreds of Michigan children are waiting to be adopted by willing "forever families."
By Honey Murray for Digital First Media
Long-time fan of long-running series
The Power Rangers television shows and movies, around since the 1990’s and still being produced, have influenced millions of children with life lessons about friendship, teamwork, self-esteem, perseverance, loyalty, courage – and more.
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Twelve-year-old Hunter is one of their biggest fans.
He talks about them, enjoys playing them after school and, as one of three wishes, would even like to be a Power Ranger.
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“Hunter is sweet and kind, and he is very funny. He’s got a great imagination and sense of humor,” says his adoption supervisor, “and he REALLY likes those Power Rangers!”
Loves science, animals and the outdoors
“He loves horses and animals,” she adds, “and, at his previous residential facility, he enjoyed the opportunity to go horseback riding. He’s got good motor control, enjoys building with Legos and also likes to play outside.”
She continues, “He has a pretty happy demeanor and has made great progress in the last year. Educationally, he is enthusiastic and right on target!”
Hunter jokes that lunch and recess are his favorite parts of middle school but quickly adds, “No: really, it’s science! I like to see the reactions between chemicals. When I’m an adult, I’d like to be a scientist – or a karate teacher.”
Family time
Hunter would like people to know that he’s “a good kid and helper. I’m nice, a great friend, and respectful.”
He’d also like to belong to a family and “have siblings, parents, a bedroom to call my own, and a dog or cat to love.”
His adoption supervisor recommends experienced, patient parents who are as active as Hunter and who really enjoy many outdoor activities.
“Being adopted,” Hunter says, “means parents to love and teach me, brothers and sisters to play with, pets…someone to take care of me and love me forever!”
For more information about adoption or mentoring, contact Orchards Children’s Services of Southfield at 855-694-7301 or visit www.orchards.com.