IN HONOR OF NATIONAL ADOPTION AWARENESS MONTH

CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES DESERVE LOVE AND A FAMILY TOO

ADOPTION RESOURCE CONSULTANT TEAM AT ORCHARDS CHILDREN’S SERVICES

A MONTH WAS SET aside to raise awareness about the urgent need for adoptive families for children and youth in foster care. In foster care, we have a number of youth available for adoption. The most vulnerable and disadvantaged youth in the foster care and adoption system are those children with disabilities. Disabilities include physical, emotional, cognitive, and learning impairments of ranging in severity. Here are a few Michigan youths to bring awareness to the youth with disabilities looking for their Forever Families.

Kakashi is 13 years old. He is very sweet, affectionate, and smart. Kakashi is mostly non-speaking and he uses a communication device. He loves to be outside jumping on the trampoline, riding bikes, or waving his flags around. Kakashi loves water and would spend all day swimming if he could! He is very helpful and loves to do things for others. Kakashi is hoping to find a patient, safe, and loving forever family!

D’Amarr is 14. He is kind, funny, upbeat, helpful and adventurous. D’Amarr enjoys playing basketball. He likes superheros. His favorite superhero is The Hulk. D’Amarr appreciates the beauty of classic cars and unique architectural features and he makes car rides fun by finding classic cars and unique houses and buildings.

Tavion is a kind and loving 15-year-old who would make an amazing addition to any family. Tavion loves to be active and outside, loves Takis and McDonalds, and loves going on trips to Target. He also enjoys playing basketball and playing with his Toy Story toys. Tavion is polite, very creative, and has a smile that would brighten anyone’s day!

Julian is a 13 year old boy who has expressed that he would love to become a part of a family that he feels comfortable with. He enjoys spending his days playing Minecraft and Roblox as well as taking trips to Target to look at all the fun toys! Julian has a huge heart for those he cares about and shows great empathy. Julian also loves animals and desires to have pets of his own someday. His dream pet? A fox! With an imaginative mind and a big smile, Julian is a kid you can’t forget!

Marcus is a 13 year old boy who has so much to offer! If you want to engage with Marcus, the best way to start is to get him outside. Marcus loves exploring nature, looking at flowers, and going for walks. Marcus enjoys leading the way on an adventure. Don’t be surprised if you see others on your walk and they want to interact with Marcus, people tend to easily gravitate towards him. “Marcus truly has a radiant smile and when he smiles at you, it will brighten your day,” says one of his close adults. “Marcus has an innocent, carefree zest for life that is magnetic. I cannot stress enough that everyone who meets Marcus falls in love with him!”

Dylan is a 13 year old fun-loving kid that enjoys the outdoors and will play a board game with anyone who is willing. He loves animals, especially dogs, the color green, and Chinese food. Dylan would do best with an active family that can provide one-on-one time doing things that they both enjoy.

Manny is currently 15 years old, with a great sense of humor. He enjoys telling jokes to make others laugh. Manny has a passion for baking and cooking. His favorite thing to bake is chocolate chip cookies, and he has dreams of opening his own spaghetti restaurant called “Manny’s Spaghetti.” He enjoys watching movies and shows related to WWE and Marvel superheroes, with Thor being his favorite.

Treasure is a 16-year-old girl. Treasure is a kind, talented and creative person. Treasure is a dedicated student, and she loves animals. Treasure is a bit of a homebody, and she enjoys spending her free time reading and drawing characters she invents. Treasure would love to find a family she can do art and bake sweets with. 

Isaieh is a 14 year old kind and helpful kiddo who is eager to make new connections. He is an expert Lego builder and loves to share his creations with others. Isaieh enjoys going to the library and playing at the park. He has a deep love for animals and enjoys playing video games and with his toys.

Heather is a sassy, loving 16 year old girl who loves to joke around, chit chat, and “Chillax”. Her favorite color is green. Heather’s favorite food is McDonald’s and favorite holiday is Christmas and her Birthday because it is all about me and I get special gifts. Heather shares her favorite movie is the Grinch because he is so funny and makes her laugh.

If interested in learning more about these youth or others in foster care, please contact Orchards Children Services at 855-694-7301 or funderwood@orchards.org.