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Best Buddies Hawaii Programs

Best Buddies in Hawaii

Hawaii Statewide, Hawaii - Statewide County

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Hawaii Statewide

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Hawaii Statewide, Hawaii

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Provider overview

Best Buddies in Hawaii gives Hawaii families and adults a state program pathway for one-to-one friendship, inclusion, leadership, employment, living, and family-support opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Best Buddies in Hawaii is the Hawaii state program presence of Best Buddies International, supporting inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through local and statewide program pathways.

Quick facts

Registration
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Phone
1-800-89-BUDDY
Email
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Ages
Students, adults, families, volunteers, and employers connected to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; local age and program fit varies by chapter or state program
Season
Year-round state program, with chapter, school-year, Citizens, Jobs, leadership, living, and family-support timing confirmed locally
Cost
Best Buddies programs are nonprofit programs, but local events, travel, memberships, or activities can vary. Confirm any cost, registration, employer pathway, or chapter expectations with the state office.

Location contacts

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1 public contact

Best Buddies in Hawaii

This is a statewide listing. Confirm the active local chapter, match pathway, office contact, event location, and current program pillar before referring a family.

Programs and offerings

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Statewide IDD friendship and inclusion programs

State program pathway for Friendship, Jobs, Leadership Development, Inclusive Living, Family Support, local chapters, volunteer matching, employer connection, and event questions.

Ages
Students, adults, families, volunteers, and employers connected to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; local age and program fit varies by chapter or state program
Season
Year-round state program, with chapter, school-year, Citizens, Jobs, leadership, living, and family-support timing confirmed locally
Schedule
Use the state page or office directory to confirm active local chapters, friendship-match availability, Jobs or leadership programming, family-support contacts, application steps, and upcoming events.
Cost
Best Buddies programs are nonprofit programs, but local events, travel, memberships, or activities can vary. Confirm any cost, registration, employer pathway, or chapter expectations with the state office.
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Last checked
Jun 6, 2026
Why this is listed
Best Buddies' official U.S. Programs page says the organization is active in every U.S. state and that regional availability may include Friendship, Jobs, Leadership Development, Inclusive Living, and Family Support mission pillars. The official Hawaii page and the official office directory provide the state-specific program pathway for families, participants, volunteers, and employers to confirm local chapters, one-to-one friendship options, and other current supports.
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Location contacts
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Program details we found

Statewide IDD friendship and inclusion programs

Best Buddies' official U.S. Programs page says the organization is active in every U.S. state and that regional availability may include Friendship, Jobs, Leadership Development, Inclusive Living, and Family Support mission pillars. The official Hawaii page and the official office directory provide the state-specific program pathway for families, participants, volunteers, and employers to confirm local chapters, one-to-one friendship options, and other current supports.

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Inclusion and support details

What the provider says: The sources name statewide Best Buddies programs, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, one-to-one Friendship, Jobs, Leadership Development, Inclusive Living, Family Support, state office pathways, local chapters, volunteers, and employer participation.

Access notes to confirm: Ask about which program pillar is active locally, match support, school or adult chapter availability, event accessibility, transportation expectations, communication preferences, sensory needs, caregiver or family involvement, and how participants can request accommodations.

What we checked

What we found: Best Buddies' official U.S. Programs page says the organization is active in every U.S. state and that regional availability may include Friendship, Jobs, Leadership Development, Inclusive Living, and Family Support mission pillars. The official Hawaii page and the official office directory provide the state-specific program pathway for families, participants, volunteers, and employers to confirm local chapters, one-to-one friendship options, and other current supports.

We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.

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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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii?

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?

The listing is based on public source links, provider pages, public agency pages, directories, or reviewed provider-submitted updates shown on the page when available.

Inclusive Programs Guide is an informational directory based on publicly available information and provider-submitted updates. We do not endorse, recommend, medically evaluate, assess quality, guarantee safety, confirm credentials, or determine suitability of any provider, program, accommodation, or activity. Listing order, search results, ads, or sponsored placements should not be interpreted as a ranking, recommendation, or endorsement. Program details may change. Families should contact providers directly to confirm current availability, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, credentials, and fit before enrolling.