1. Program Overview
Friendship Lab is a therapeutic social group that meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 AM–12:00 PM, providing emotional regulation, social skills, communication, problem-solving, and guided peer play in small groups. The program combines structured activities and therapeutic support to promote positive peer connections. You will be expected to commit to our program for three months.
2. Eligibility & Enrollment
Friendship Lab is open to children who would benefit from guided social interaction, peer connection, and skill-building in a supportive group environment. The program is designed for children who are able to participate safely in a small-group setting with peers and staff support. A formal diagnosis is not required for self-pay enrollment.
Enrollment is completed through the online registration form and is offered on a space-available basis. After submitting the form, a member of our team will contact you to confirm availability, review program expectations, and ensure the program is a good fit for your child. Self-pay participation requires completion of all registration and consent forms and payment prior to the start date.
Friendship Lab is a non-clinical, enrichment-based program and does not replace therapy or clinical services. If additional support needs are identified, our team will communicate with caregivers to discuss appropriate options.
3. Attendance Policy
Consistent attendance is necessary for progress and to maintain group placement.
Please notify staff as soon as possible if a participant will be absent.
Commitment to attending both days per week is preferred for best results. Three missed classes will result in the forfeiture of your spot in the program. You will be able to return to the waitlist after this occurance and readmission will be considered.
4. Expectations for Participants
Engage respectfully with peers and staff.
Follow program rules, routines, and directions from staff.
Participate in group activities to the best of their ability.
Refrain from disruptive or unsafe behavior.
5. Parent/Guardian Responsibilities
Ensure timely arrival and pick-up.
Support your child in using skills learned in Friendship Lab at home and in the community.
Maintain open communication with program staff regarding progress, concerns, or changes in the child’s needs.
Attend scheduled parent meetings or check-ins as requested.
Provide any necessary medications to the child before arrival, as Friendship Lab staff do not dispense or administer medications.
6. Confidentiality
ACTION, Inc. staff maintain confidentiality regarding participant information in accordance with HIPAA and applicable laws.
Group sessions involve multiple participants; while staff model and encourage privacy, we cannot control what other participants share outside of group.
7. Safety & Behavior
Aggressive, threatening, or unsafe behavior may result in immediate removal from the group for that session.
Repeated unsafe incidents will require a meeting with parents/guardians to determine the best course of action.
8. Food & Beverages
Daily snacks and drinks are provided during program hours.
Meals are not provided; please ensure your child eats prior to attending.
9. Payment Policy
The cost for Friendship Lab is $30 per student. Payment must be submitted by the beginning of each week in order for a student to maintain attendance in the program. All payments are processed through the ACTION, Inc. therapy portal.
Families are encouraged to complete a payment authorization form within the therapy portal, allowing ACTION staff to securely charge the card on file each week to ensure timely payment and uninterrupted participation. Friendship Lab classes are non-refundable.
If payment presents a hardship and you would like to explore sponsorship options for your child, please contact ACTION staff for assistance. We are happy to help connect families with potential sponsors when available.
By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read and understood the terms of participation in Friendship Lab. I agree to follow the program rules and expectations and understand the consequences of non-compliance.