Our Friendship Circle is unique in that we provide support to the ENTIRE family.
Programs include the popular Friends at Home, which pairs typical teens as mentors and friends to children with special needs; fun school and enrichment courses; and our incredible support groups for families, including a one-of-a-kind sibling's group.
The Friendship Circle extends a helping hand to families who have children with autism and other special needs .
The Circle's unique formula introduces teenage volunteers to the children and through shared experiences both are enriched.
The Friendship Circle touches so many in our community:
-The child with special needs now has a friend, someone who cares.
-The teenage volunteer learns the value of giving and cherishes the experience of making a difference in the lives of members of our community, bringing smiles to their faces.
-The child's family gets a needed respite and the pleasure of seeing their child become part of the community circle.
Together we form a community circle, based on the love of giving, and the joy of receiving, and the beauty of having a community that is there for every person in their time of need.
How can you help?
Do you know a child with special needs?
Do you know a teen who would like to volunteer?