F.R.I.E.N.D.S. West Florida Family Programs
F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Down Syndrome Special Needs West Florida
Tampa Bay, Florida - Hillsborough County
Source checked
May 30, 2026
Tampa Bay
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Provider overview
F.R.I.E.N.D.S. West Florida gives Tampa Bay families a Down syndrome and special-needs family support lead with social, educational, and caregiver connection programming.
F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Down Syndrome Special Needs West Florida is a family support organization serving individuals with Down syndrome, special needs, and their families across the West Florida region.
Quick facts
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Contact page
- https://www.friendssupport.org/contact
- Phone
- 813-245-2782
- Ages
- Individuals with Down syndrome and special needs, plus families and caregivers in West Florida; families should confirm age-specific events and group fit
- Season
- Year-round family support, social, and educational events, depending on the posted calendar
- Cost
- Families should confirm event costs, membership or registration steps, scholarships if any, location details, and cancellation rules.
Location contacts
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The source serves the West Florida region and lists phone and email; families should confirm the specific event location before attending.
Programs and offerings
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Family support and social programs
Family support, social, educational, and resource programs for people with Down syndrome and special needs in West Florida.
- Ages
- Individuals with Down syndrome and special needs, plus families and caregivers in West Florida; families should confirm age-specific events and group fit
- Season
- Year-round family support, social, and educational events, depending on the posted calendar
- Schedule
- The source describes social, educational, and support programming; families should review the current events calendar or contact the organization.
- Cost
- Families should confirm event costs, membership or registration steps, scholarships if any, location details, and cancellation rules.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- May 30, 2026
- Why this is listed
- F.R.I.E.N.D.S. West Florida's official site says it serves families and individuals with Down syndrome and special needs in West Florida, lists social, educational, and family support programming, and provides phone and email contact details.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Family support and social programs
F.R.I.E.N.D.S. West Florida's official site says it serves families and individuals with Down syndrome and special needs in West Florida, lists social, educational, and family support programming, and provides phone and email contact details.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: F.R.I.E.N.D.S. West Florida describes family support, social events, education, and resources for individuals with Down syndrome and special needs.
Access notes to confirm: Families should confirm event location, target age, caregiver participation, sensory setting, sibling participation, supervision expectations, food or allergy policies, restroom access, and whether the event can support the participant's communication, mobility, and behavior needs.
What we checked
What we found: F.R.I.E.N.D.S. West Florida's official site says it serves families and individuals with Down syndrome and special needs in West Florida, lists social, educational, and family support programming, and provides phone and email contact details.
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 websiteF.R.I.E.N.D.S. West Florida
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
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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 F.R.I.E.N.D.S. West Florida Family 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 F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Down Syndrome Special Needs West Florida?
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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