A community of friends for your child. A moment of rest and support for you.

The Friendship Circle is a vibrant and caring community that provides fun recreational activities for your child in an inclusive environment, throughout the year. 

Your child with special needs can enjoy the one-on-one company of a trained teenage volunteer.

You, as parents, can have some free time or connect with fellow parents. 

Everyone in The Friendship Circle is motivated to build bridges of community for your child. The therapists on our staff are professionally trained and our teenage volunteers are friendly, giving, and attentive. Programs we currently offer:

Friends at Home - Your child can look forward to weekly home visits from a Friend at Home.

Sunday Circle Respite Sessions -Each session of Sunday Circle focuses on a different aspect of Jewish culture, customs, and community.

Jewish Celebrations and Holiday Events - Light the hanukkiyah and bake matzah as we celebrate the Jewish holidays.

Teen Division and Sports Circle - Learn more about opportunities just for teen participants, including Sports Circle and Helpers Circle. 

Bar/Bat Mitzvah Private Tutoring -Our experienced, dedicated staff is uniquely qualified to help your child prepare for one of life's most important milestones. 

Cooking Circle -Your child will learn to prepare a new snack with the assistance of his or her teen friend.   

Drop-Off Programs - Enjoy a respite after dropping off your child at our Saturday Night Party or our Sunday Afternoon Carnival. This is an event organized by our MVP (Mitzvah Volunteer Project) group and is for participants up to age 16.

Sibling Support Program - This brand new program provides social opportunities and outlets for teenaged siblings of children with special needs.

[ Sign up here for Friends at Home ]

[ Sign up here for all other programs ]