080526-rtd-met-hardy

Several foster children expressed their hopes for permanent homes. Jon, 16, and Cassidy, 14, seek a sense of belonging and stability to avoid switching residences. Hunter, 12, desires constant support, while Jacob, 14, aims to make others happy. Andre, 13, aspires to become a policeman or firefighter. Meanwhile, Elijah, Izayah, and Ella hope to stay together. Separately, a firearm was recovered during a search of Hardy's home, as reported in a different incident.