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Be Jahlia's Guide in Choosing Friends

Jahlia hopes for a mentor who understands her tomboy-ish nature.

First name: Jahlia

Age: 8

Interests: Jahlia's favorite subjects at school are gym, art, spanish, science, social studies and computers.

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Living Situation/Needs: Jahlia  lives with her mom and brothers. She deals with bullying, and her mom  thinks a mentor could help guide her as she chooses friends.

Looking For: An individual woman or couple to mentor her, who knows what it is like to be a tomboy.

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For More Information: Jahlia is one of almost 60 children waiting for a mentor through , a private nonprofit serving Eagan, Apple Valley, Burnsville, Farmington, Lakeville and Rosemount in Dakota County for 39 years. If you're interested in becoming a mentor, you're invited to   attend  an information session from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Jan 12 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.

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.

Related Topics:Kids 'N Kinship, Mentor, and Mentorship

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