Best Buddies Pennsylvania Friendship Programs
Best Buddies Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Philadelphia County
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May 30, 2026
Philadelphia
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Provider overview
Best Buddies Pennsylvania offers one-to-one friendship and social inclusion programs, with Philadelphia and suburban chapters serving students, adults, and community participants with and without IDD.
Best Buddies Pennsylvania is the state chapter of Best Buddies International and publishes Pennsylvania friendship program and chapter information.
Quick facts
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Phone
- (503) 877-4068
- Ages
- Elementary school through adults with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities; e-Buddies is age 13+
- Season
- School-year and year-round chapter, Citizens, e-Buddies, and event activity, subject to local program availability
- Cost
- Confirm current chapter availability, enrollment or volunteer requirements, background check steps, school eligibility, event costs, transportation, and whether a local Citizens or school chapter has openings.
Location contacts
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Confirm the current Philadelphia-area chapter or Citizens program before applying or attending an event.
Programs and offerings
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One-to-one friendship and social inclusion programs
School, college, adult Citizens, online, and event-based friendship programs for people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Ages
- Elementary school through adults with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities; e-Buddies is age 13+
- Season
- School-year and year-round chapter, Citizens, e-Buddies, and event activity, subject to local program availability
- Schedule
- Chapter events and friendship matches vary; families and adults should confirm current local chapter status, matching timeline, activity expectations, and staff contact before joining.
- Cost
- Confirm current chapter availability, enrollment or volunteer requirements, background check steps, school eligibility, event costs, transportation, and whether a local Citizens or school chapter has openings.
How we checked this listing (2 public sources)
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Listing check
- Last checked
- May 30, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The official Best Buddies Pennsylvania friendship page describes one-to-one friendship programs for people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities and lists Philadelphia-area chapters and a Philadelphia Citizens program.
- Sources used
- 2 public sources
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
One-to-one friendship and social inclusion programs
The official Best Buddies Pennsylvania friendship page describes one-to-one friendship programs for people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities and lists Philadelphia-area chapters and a Philadelphia Citizens program.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: Best Buddies describes school, college, Citizens, e-Buddies, and travel friendship programs that build social inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Access notes to confirm: Participants should confirm local chapter location, matching process, background check requirements, communication expectations, event locations, transportation, caregiver or family role, age eligibility, staff monitoring, sensory fit of group events, school or campus rules, and whether the program structure fits the person's goals and support needs.
What we checked
What we found: The official Best Buddies Pennsylvania friendship page describes one-to-one friendship programs for people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities and lists Philadelphia-area chapters and a Philadelphia Citizens program.
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 Pennsylvania Friendship
Please confirm current details directly before enrolling.
- Provider websiteOffice Directory - Best Buddies International
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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
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- 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
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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