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People with developmental disabilities face many difficulties
throughout their lifetimes—from finding the appropriate
educational setting and identifying support services to
making friends and getting a job.

For the developmentally delayed, social situations can often
be the most painful and troublesome. Social awkwardness,
shyness, inappropriate behavior and problems with motor
skills are common. Chosen last in gym class, laughed at and
alienated by their peers—people with learning disabilities
and developmental problems are often low on the “pecking
order” in social hierarchies.

As a result, they may feel tremendous loneliness, isolation
and rejection. Unfortunately, these feelings don’t go away as
they become adults.

The Friendship Connection is a place for developmentally
delayed people to find acceptance, learn social skills,
strengthen motor skills and increase their self-confidence.
Above all, our programs enhance the lives of our members,
giving them something to look forward to and feel good about.

Our Mission

The Friendship Connection Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit,
non-sectarian organization which provides social
opportunities and social learning experiences for teens and
young adults who are developmentally delayed or have learning
disabilities.
The program offers a nurturing and accepting environment
where friendships can develop and social maturity is
fostered. The ultimate goal of these activities and
experiences is to enrich the lives of the participants as
they improve their self-esteem and find greater confidence in
their social interactions both within the group and in their
homes, work and school.