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: Matt

Age: 9

Interests: Matt loves planes and ships.  He also loves dogs, so a mentor with a furry friend is a bonus!  He is a Mindcraft and Roblox whiz.  He enjoys sports – his favorites are soccer, basketball, and baseball.

Personality/Characteristics: He describes himself as emotional, creative and goofy. A mentor who can role model or coach ways for him to stay calm or work through situations when he gets upset is a bonus. He lives with his grandparents and they describe him as active, talkative, very energetic and imaginative.

Goals/dreams: When he grows up, he wants to be a pilot, engineer or architect. If he could have three wishes he would want to: 1) Be a Pilot  2) Captain a ship 3) Go to Dubai.  He wants an individual or couple mentor who he can have fun with and likes some of the things he does! His grandparents are hoping a mentor can offer him a safe and supportive connection that he really needs in his life at his age.

For more information: Matt 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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