
Friendship doesn’t usually happen by accident for students who are struggling socially.
They may want connection, but still feel awkward, left out, unsure how to join in, or discouraged after past experiences. Friendship Confidence™ was created to give students a carefully matched, supportive environment where confidence can grow and friendships can actually begin to take shape.

Every student is unique. That’s why we take time to match students based on age, independence, personality, and goals. This way, no one feels out of place, and everyone gets the most out of their group.
This is a great fit for students who:
➡️want friends but struggle to make or keep them
➡️are relatively independent in a group setting
➡️would benefit from guided support, confidence-building, and carefully matched peers
This is probably not the right fit if:
➡️your child needs 1:1 behavioral support in a group
➡️your child does not want to make friends
➡️you are looking for a drop-in recreational activity without guided social coaching
We currently offer Friendship Confidence™ groups for:
➡️ Middle School (Grades 6–8)
➡️ High School (Grades 9–12)
➡️ Young Adults (Ages 18–30)
We’re also working on creating a group for ages 30+!
Yes, we can accept Self-Direction (SD) funds if your agency approves social skills classes for reimbursement. Please check with your Financial Intermediary (FI) for more information. If they approve it, we can either accept SD directly or complete any necessary paperwork for you to receive reimbursement.
If you wish to register for a Friendship Confidence group but do not yet have approval or reimbursement set up through your agency, you will need to pay out of pocket initially. Once you have reimbursement set up, we can provide any documentation your agency needs to reimburse you for the sessions you have already paid for.
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