Our Programs

 

Every child deserves connection, friendship, and a place to belong. And every family deserves support along the way. Friendship Circle offers a circle of programs built around your child — and around your family — so no one has to find their way alone.

Friends @ Home

 
Ages 5–14  •  Weekly or Bi-Weekly  •  In Your Home

Two volunteers come right to your home for a standing playdate — on the schedule that works for your family. Your child is the leader. Whether it's basketball, baking, or art, the volunteers simply follow along, building a real friendship around whatever your child loves most.

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Parent Support Groups

 
Dads' & Moms' Support Groups  •  Meets Periodically

You know things other parents don't always understand. Our moms' and dads' groups give you a space to sit with people who get it — sometimes over coffee, sometimes with a guest speaker, sometimes just an outing together. No agenda except showing up for each other.

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Family Programming

 
FC Families & Volunteer Families  •  Throughout the Year

A summer BBQ. A Shabbat dinner. An end-of-year celebration. FC families and our volunteers' families come together throughout the year in a warm, judgment-free environment built on one idea: everyone belongs at the table, exactly as they are.

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Sunday Circle

 
Kids & Teens With Special Needs  •  Monthly

One Sunday a month, kids and teens come together as a group — each paired with their own teen volunteer, with professionals on hand throughout. Baking, sports, yoga, holiday celebrations — a new theme every time. It's a safe, inclusive space where your child gets to just be a kid, and you get a few hours of well-earned respite.

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Summer & Winter Camp

 
All Abilities Welcome  •  Winter & Summer Breaks

A few days each winter and summer break, your child joins a group of peers for daily outings and activities, each paired with a volunteer along the way. Camp gives your child an inclusive, action-packed experience to look forward to, and gives you real breathing room while school's out.

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Run 4 Friends

 
Open to the Community  •  4th of July, Pacific Palisades

Every 4th of July, our community laces up for a run that means something. Register with Friendship Circle, rally friends and family to support your run, and every step goes toward inclusive programming for children with special needs. Run for a reason — run for our kids.

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Not sure which program is the right fit? Reach out — we'll help you find your family's place in the Circle.

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