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Friendship Foundation provides social and recreational programs for youth & adults (ages 8+) with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We provide a safe, accepting, and inclusive environment for participants to enjoy sports, art, music, and other social-recreational programs with their peers. Participants learn independence, gain social & life skills, and build friendships.

Register To Have Your Child Participate?

Through Friendship Foundation programs, your child will form remarkable bonds with their new friends and fellow participants. Participants will engage in social recreational activities in a fun, safe and accepting space. See your child blossom with the Friendship Foundation.

1. We ask you to register and complete a profile on DaySmart. (link below)

2. Give us 24 hours to review your profile

3. You will receive an email from the Friendship Foundation letting you know that you can now sign up for programs.

The Friendship Foundation strives to make our programs available to all children. If you are in need of financial assistance, please complete an application below.

Financial Assistance Application

If your child is enrolled in the Self-Determination Program at a local Regional Center and you would like to inquire about funding for Friendship Foundation programs, let us know! Email our Office Manager for more information.

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Testimonials

"Friendship Foundation gives my son a place to just be a kid with people who get that he is different. They provide a space for him to be his silly self and give him typical peer models to learn how to be a good friend."

Bronwyn Shields, Parent

"My son has been a participant in Friendship Foundation activities (school clubs, summer camp, basketball, special events) since he was 4 years old. Now that he's 25 years old, the adult programs provide the socialization and friendship he needs. He regularly attends walking club, beach & bocce, dinner with friends, soccer golf and farmer's market events. Aside from attending a day program, most young adults are just sitting at home because there isn't anything else to do. Friendship Foundation is essential for people like my son, our family and the south bay community."

Kay Holliday, Parent