Family Support is one of Best Buddies’ five key mission pillars. Families of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) navigate a lifelong journey filled with meaningful moments and unique challenges. Best Buddies’ Family Support programs offer connection, guidance, and a supportive community that walks alongside the family members of individuals with IDD every step of the way.
BESTBUDDIES® Eunie’s Buddies
Eunie’s Buddies provides parents and caregivers with connection, mentorship, and valuable resources after an IDD diagnosis for their child. The program supports them during the early years, when guidance and reassurance can be life- changing. Mentors and mentees benefit from walking this path together and from a shared sense of belonging within the community.
BESTBUDDIES® Siblings
Siblings is designed for typically developing siblings of individuals with IDD, giving them a supportive space to connect, to be celebrated, and to build meaningful friendships with others who share similar experiences while acknowledging their unique role within their family.
Program Availability
Family Support programs are available virtually nationwide and in-person in the following cities:
