About Us:

The Friendship Circle brings a refreshing approach to assisting children with special needs and their families. Our innovative programming and creative activities are designed to foster a relationship between children with special needs and teenage members of our community, “buddies”, by drawing on the love, boundless energy and dynamism of our teenage population.

Objectives:

To meet the social and emotional needs of children with special needs.

To ease the isolation often felt by families with children with special needs.

To create and engage teens in fun and meaningful opportunities to be a part of and lead their communities.

Benefits

Children with special needs:

Experience the joy of friendship. Gain the confidence they need to make the most of their abilities and talents. Become a part of the community. Learn appropriate social skills. Experience Jewish Heritage.

Teenagers:

Develop leadership and respect. Increase commitment to community. Cultivate compassion, responsibility and maturity. Discover the priceless value of sharing and friendship. Appreciate the value of every individual. Realize the vital importance of including everyone in our communities. Secure a vibrant and inclusive future for our community.

Parents:

Benefit from the regular respite they need to recharge. See their child become part of the community circle.