FORMING THE CIRCLE

It takes every member of your family to form the circle that completes our Jewish community including your child with special needs. The Friendship Circle exists to meet the needs of your child in a wonderful, unique way. Teenage volunteers, who are specially trained, become a friend and mentor to your son or daughter, thereby giving them the opportunities of friends, play dates and programs that every child enjoys.

Through our Friends at Home program, your child has the weekly joy of a regular play date, a pair of friends who come to your home just for him or her. While your child is happily learning and being entertained, you will enjoy a regular respite.

The Sunday Circle is a respite program we are starting.. It will enable you to leave your child in the hands of qualified professionals, and loving volunteers. Your child, one-on-one with a teen friend, will enjoy music, art, story-time, life-skills and sports, while you enjoy some free time.

Our series of Holiday Programs will give your child the opportunity to create memorable holiday experiences shared together with siblings and parents. And of course our volunteers will be there to give your child personal love and attention.

Moms Night Out. When you combine the stresses of kids, parents, work and friends, the job of a mother today can at times seem overwhelming. That's why the Friendship Circle has devised a range of programs and special services just for them, giving these dedicated, noble moms a chance to unwind and relax.

The Friendship Circle is here to help you and your child. Our dedicated staff works with the volunteers to be an asset to you and your family. The training that the teens receive encourages them to create an everlasting friendship with your child.

We invite your child to join The Friendship Circle and become a part of the family.

Please contact Leah Levertov at (602) 861-1600 or E-mail: leah@fcaz.org