Friendship Circle
- A youth oriented volunteer circle that befriends children with special needs
- Our philosophy is based on the belief that each special child is a valuable and important member of our community, with an integral role in its growth and development.
- To raise consciousness in the community and be of help to its special need members. The Friendship Circle strives to create a bond between teenagers and special needs youngsters. Our objective is :
- To provide an additional program for special needs children.
- To help shape the personality and sense of responsibility of teenagers.
- To offer a weekly respite for the family.
- It endeavours to meet the social and emotional needs of each child in a comprehensive, professional and effective manner.
- It will provide a setting rich Jewish tradition and teachings.
- It will foster volunteerism, compassion among our youth.
- It will battle prejudice and encourage inclusion and opportunities for integration.
- The Friendship Circle will service children with a wide range of physical and developmental challenges.
- Each individual program will be designed so that the unique needs of the special needs children between 2 – 15 yrs. are serviced by trained teenagers accordingly.
- Call Sarah 561-222-4083 for more information
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