Best Buddies California Friendship Programs
Best Buddies in California
Dublin, California - Alameda County
Source checked
Jun 3, 2026
Bay Area
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Bay Area and California chapter locations, CA
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Quick answer
Best Buddies California Friendship Programs has public information connected to inclusive, adaptive, sensory-friendly, disability, accommodation, or special recreation details. This listing includes multiple practical details families can review before contacting the provider. Scan the facts below, then confirm current fit directly with the provider.
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Provider overview
Best Buddies California connects people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities through friendship programs, school chapters, Citizens, e-Buddies, travel, and virtual social events.
Best Buddies in California is the state chapter of Best Buddies International, providing friendship, leadership, jobs, family support, and inclusion programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Quick facts
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Contact page
- https://www.bestbuddies.org/california/
- Phone
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Ages
- Students, adults, and community members with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities; e-Buddies is listed for ages 13 and older
- Season
- Year-round chapter, Citizens, e-Buddies, travel, and event opportunities by local program
- Cost
- Confirm any chapter, Citizens, travel, event, or membership costs and registration steps directly with Best Buddies California.
We found a contact page, but not a direct phone or email in the public sources we checked. Use the contact link and confirm current details before planning a visit.
Location contacts
Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.
Best Buddies lists statewide options and Bay Area chapters. Confirm the active local chapter or adult friendship option before registering.
Programs and offerings
Source-linked details we found. Current options may differ, so confirm directly.
Friendship and social inclusion programs
School chapters, Citizens, e-Buddies, travel, virtual events, local chapter selection, matching process, and registration checks.
- Ages
- Students, adults, and community members with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities; e-Buddies is listed for ages 13 and older
- Season
- Year-round chapter, Citizens, e-Buddies, travel, and event opportunities by local program
- Schedule
- Use the California Friendship page to find local chapters and confirm current school, Citizens, e-Buddies, travel, and event options.
- Cost
- Confirm any chapter, Citizens, travel, event, or membership costs and registration steps directly with Best Buddies California.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- Jun 3, 2026
- Why this is listed
- Best Buddies California's official Friendship page describes friendship programs that bring people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities together, including school friendship programs, Citizens, e-Buddies for ages 13 and older, travel, virtual social events, and a California chapter list with Bay Area locations such as Dublin, San Mateo, and Oakland.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Friendship and social inclusion programs
Best Buddies California's official Friendship page describes friendship programs that bring people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities together, including school friendship programs, Citizens, e-Buddies for ages 13 and older, travel, virtual social events, and a California chapter list with Bay Area locations such as Dublin, San Mateo, and Oakland.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The source names intellectual and developmental disabilities, friendship, California, school programs, Citizens, e-Buddies, virtual social events, travel, ages 13 and older, and Bay Area chapter locations including Dublin, San Mateo, and Oakland.
Access notes to confirm: Ask about the nearest active chapter, matching process, communication expectations, virtual options, event access, transportation, and whether Citizens or e-Buddies is the right fit.
What we checked
What we found: Best Buddies California's official Friendship page describes friendship programs that bring people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities together, including school friendship programs, Citizens, e-Buddies for ages 13 and older, travel, virtual social events, and a California chapter list with Bay Area locations such as Dublin, San Mateo, and Oakland.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
Public pages used for this listing.
- Provider websiteBest Buddies California Friendship
Please confirm current details directly before enrolling.
What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
Use these as a starting point. They are not a quality rating or recommendation.
- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Common questions
Is Best Buddies California Friendship Programs reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.
What information should families confirm with Best Buddies in California?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
Where did the listing information come from?
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