Kids ‘n Kinship provides friendships and positive role models to children and youth ages 5-16 who are in need of an additional supportive relationship with an adult. Here’s one of the youth waiting for a mentor:
First name: August
Age: 7
Interests: Her favorite foods are Macaroni, chicken! She likes to learn, explore outside, visit new places, and paint. She likes to go swimming and she suggested a fun outing with her mentor would be to go to the beach. She enjoys makeup and musicals as well as dress up and cooking, loves movies and shows, and is very helpful.
Personality/Characteristics: She describes herself as nice, funny, and goofy! She might be shy and quiet, but not for long! When she’s comfortable she becomes loud and active, hyper at times.
Goals/dreams: Her three wishes would be to: 1) Have a baby fox as a pet 2) Have a pet panda 3) Be a cat! When she grows up she wants to be a police officer. Her mom hopes a mentor will provide her with someone safe to connect with who shares the same interests as her and provide her with some new adventures. A mentor who could guide and role model emotional control and teach her to express herself better would be a great fit!
For more information: August is waiting for a mentor through Kids n’ Kinship in Dakota County. To learn more about this youth mentoring program and the 39+ youth waiting for a mentor, sign up for an Information Session, visit www.kidsnkinship.org or email programs@kidsnkinship.org. For more information about mentoring in the Twin Cities outside of Dakota County, contact MENTOR MN at mentor@mentormn.org or fill out a brief form at www.mentoring.org/take-action/become-a-mentor/#search.
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