Best Buddies Rhode Island
Best Buddies International
Providence, Rhode Island - Providence County County
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Jun 3, 2026
Providence
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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.
Quick facts
- Registration
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- Phone
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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
Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.
Programs and chapters vary by school year and community. Families should confirm current opportunities directly.
Programs and offerings
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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.
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 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.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
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.
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.
Sources used
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- Provider websiteBest Buddies Rhode Island
Please confirm current details directly before enrolling.
What to confirm
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- 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?
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- 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 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.
Where did the listing information come from?
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