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Patch Match: Mentor Sean Through Kids 'n Kinship

Each week, Rosemount Patch will post the profile of a child on the waiting list for a mentor with Kids 'n Kinship, an Apple Valley-based organization that matches kids with adult mentors.

First Name: Shan 

Age:  8 

Interests: Shan enjoys bike rides, playing soccer and being outside as well as coloring, pokemon cards – and wii games.  

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Personality/Characteristics: Shan is talkative and polite.  He lives with his single parent mom in Farmington. Shan is in 3rd grade – he is very intelligent; social interaction at school is a challenge for Shan.  

Goals/Dreams: Shan would like to learn more about martial arts.  

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Looking for: A male mentor or couple as mentors. Shan‘s mom is hopeful that a mentor can support Shan in making positive choices   

This child is one of almost 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. 31, 6-6:45 p.m. at the Wescott Library in Eagan. Mentors can volunteer as individuals, couples, or families for weekly fun and enriching activities at home or in the community on their own schedules.

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