JUMP Profile: Mentor a child today!

This article is part of a series of profiles on kids who are patiently waiting for a mentor on the JUMP waiting list. The JUMP program is one of the many programs that are a part of the Montgomery County Youth Service Bureau. The names and ages have been altered slightly to protect the privacy of the child.

Kara is an 11-year-old girl who lives in a large blended family. Their living space is small so she rarely gets time to herself or even one on one attention from her parents. There are just not enough hours in the day for the parents to do all that they want to for their child. Because of this, they have applied to have Kara become part of the JUMP program.

Kara’s mom describes her as great when she is by herself or with others but she doesn’t always get along so great with her siblings. Kara has lots of friends at school and is very smart. Kara’s mom states she loves to swim and ride bikes, even though she doesn’t currently have a bike. She is excellent at reading and handwriting but could have a better attitude around the house.

Kara states she loves school a lot. She struggles in Math but is working to bring that grade up! Kara is not currently involved in any groups or clubs in school but would love to be involved in soccer and basketball. She hasn’t quite decided what she wants to be when she grows up but some ideas are to be a movie actress, hair dresser, a police officer or join the military. She loves swimming, shopping and playing sports. If she could learn something new it would be to improve on doing hair. She loves scary movies and likes to eat at the China Buffet.

Kara states she is good at hair dressing and soccer but could work on improving her attitude at home. She says she has a lot of friends at school but would love a mentor so she could get out of the house and have some time away from all her siblings. If she was matched with a mentor, she would like someone who likes sports, both watching and doing sports. Also, someone who likes shopping!

Kara is a great kid and would be easy to spend time with and it is very easy to talk with her! If you are a female over the age of 21 or would like to mentor as a couple, please contact Jill Hampton at 362-0694 ext. 103 or email [email protected].