Best Buddies has launched the Citizens adult friendship program in North Carolina! Citizens creates one-to-one friendships between adults 18+ with and without intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) in the community. These friendships are made based on age, location, and common interests.

Friendship matches talk at least once a week and meet up at least twice a month (virtually or in-person).  Matches are made for a full year and if everything is going well, the friendship is renewed. There is a multi-step application process, that includes an online application, background check & phone/video interview.

All Buddies commit to:

*1 year of friendship

*Talking to each other once per week

*Seeing each other twice per month

*Completing a friendship update once per month

*Being an advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Should you have any questions or need assistance with the application, contact northcarolina@bestbuddies.org.