Returning Family 2021 – 2022

Through the weekly visits, the pair establish a warm friendship that combats the loneliness and isolation so often felt by individuals with special needs. At the same time, their teen volunteers learn the priceless value of giving.

Our insurance requires that anyone who interacts with minors needs to be screened. That said, both parents and adults in the house, while a Friendship House visit is taking place, need to complete a background check. We have partnered with Sterling Volunteers to complete this process securely. The Friendship House will never see your personal information or background information and will only receive a report verifying your ability to care for minors. If you sign up for our Friends@Home program, In your welcome email, you will be provided with our unique Friendship House code to use when entering your information.

Sunday Circle offers a wonderful opportunity for children to gain from group activities while still receiving one-on-one attention from their volunteers. Activities include sports instruction, music and movement instruction, arts and crafts. Sunday Circle is a two-hour drop off program, creating an excellent respite opportunity for parents. Sunday Circle occurs up to twice a month from 2:00 - 4:00 pm from October through May. Volunteers will be paired up with their special friend

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Young adults with special needs enjoy a monthly program (Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:30) aimed at facilitating socialization with peers and young adult volunteers. The goal of this program is to give young adults with special needs the opportunity to make friends and hang out outside of the home in a fun, safe, and relaxed environment. We have organized activities for everyone to participate in that will help build confidence, social skills, and life skills… all while building memories and fostering friendships that will last years!

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