Kids ‘n Kinship provides friendships and 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: Steven

Age: 13

Interests: Steven enjoys music and dance. He enjoys art as well as football, baseball, soccer and tennis. He enjoys enchiladas and eating at Red Lobster. He also enjoys holidays.

Personality/Characteristics: His guardian describes him as shy, nervous, loud. The three words/phrases he uses to describe himself are: Chill, talkative, creative.

Goals/dreams: When he grows up, he wants to be a pro basketball or football player or have his own YouTube channel. If he could have three wishes he would want: 1) A million dollars every day 2) Every gaming platform 3) Go to California. His guardian hopes a Kids ‘n Kinship mentor will get Steven involved in more active things, and help him get another positive role model in his life. Mom says, “My son has a hard time learning and only wants to invest his time in video games and YouTube.”

For more information: Steven is waiting for a mentor through Kids n’ Kinship in Dakota County. To learn more about this youth mentoring program and the 37+ 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.