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Best Buddies Rhode Island

Best Buddies International

Providence, Rhode Island - Providence County County

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Providence

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Providence, Rhode Island

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Provider overview

Best Buddies Rhode Island builds one-to-one friendships and leadership opportunities for youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the state.

Best Buddies International operates Best Buddies Rhode Island, building one-to-one friendships and leadership opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Registration
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Ages
Youth and adults with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities
Season
Year-round, with school-year matches and ongoing community programs
Cost
Participation in Best Buddies programs is generally free; confirm how to enroll a participant or volunteer.

Location contacts

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Best Buddies Rhode Island

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One-to-one Friendship and Leadership programs

One-to-one Friendship matches, Leadership Development, school and community chapters, and how to get involved.

Ages
Youth and adults with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities
Season
Year-round, with school-year matches and ongoing community programs
Schedule
Contact Best Buddies Rhode Island to learn about Friendship matches, chapters, and Leadership Development opportunities.
Cost
Participation in Best Buddies programs is generally free; confirm how to enroll a participant or volunteer.
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Last checked
Jun 3, 2026
Why this is listed
Best Buddies Rhode Island, in operation since 2010, enriches the lives of youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through one-to-one Friendship and Leadership Development programs, building friendships between people with and without IDD with a published contact email.
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Program details we found

One-to-one Friendship and Leadership programs

Best Buddies Rhode Island, in operation since 2010, enriches the lives of youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through one-to-one Friendship and Leadership Development programs, building friendships between people with and without IDD with a published contact email.

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Inclusion and support details

What the provider says: The source names intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), one-to-one Friendship, Leadership Development, and inclusion for an often isolated population.

Access notes to confirm: Ask about how matches are made, school and community chapters, time commitment, and how to enroll a participant or volunteer.

What we checked

What we found: Best Buddies Rhode Island, in operation since 2010, enriches the lives of youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through one-to-one Friendship and Leadership Development programs, building friendships between people with and without IDD with a published contact email.

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

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Is Best Buddies Rhode Island 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 International?

Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.

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