Patch Match: Kids 'n Kinship Seeks Mentors for Youth

Editor's note: Most weeks, Patch will post the profile of a child who is on the waiting list for a mentor through Kids 'n Kinship, an Dakota County-based organization that matches kids in the south metro with adult mentors.

First name: Raquaza 

Age: 9 

Interests: Raquaza enjoys playing video games and got a new portable system for Christmas. Mario Brothers is his favorite game. He also likes swimming, baseball and football. 

Personality/Characteristics: He likes school and his teacher describes him as bright, happy and friendly. His single parent mom is a full time student and is looking forward to supporting a mentor relationship for her son; his dad is not a part of his life.  

Goals/Dreams: Raquaza is in 4th grade and his wish is to have a mentor!

Looking for: A male mentor or a couple who can help him explore his interests. He has been waiting two years!

For More Information: This child is one of over 50 children currently waiting for a mentor through Kids ‘n Kinship, a private non-profit serving Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington, Lakeville and Rosemount in Dakota County for 40 years. If you're interested in becoming a mentor, you're invited to attend an information session on Jan. 12, 6-6:45 p.m. at the Burnhaven Library in Burnsville. Mentors can volunteer as individuals, couples, or families for weekly fun and enriching activities at home or in the community on their own schedules.Thank you! 

Contact coordinator Ingrid Henry at 952-891-3885 or ihkinship@aol.com to RSVP. To learn more about mentoring, visit the Kids 'n Kinship website.