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Friends: The National Association of Young People Who Stutter

We are the only 501(c)(3) national nonprofit organization dedicated solely to empowering young people who stutter and their families.

We need your help to reach even more families in 2026

Right now, your gift can have twice the impact, but only through the end of the year. A generous donor is matching all gifts up to $25,000. Giving today helps more kids and families feel understood and supported.

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Our Mission

Friends aims to provide support, education and empowerment to children and teens who stutter, their families and clinicians.

Our annual conventions and regional one day conferences provide the opportunities for life-changing experiences that can impact long lasting feelings about stuttering and offer new hope for a life with stuttering. Friends seeks to make life easier for young people who stutter and their families.

Our Story

In 1997, Friends was founded by John Ahlbach and Lee Caggiano to meet the need for organized support and education for young people who stutter and their families. Over the years, we have expanded into a national organization that hosts a large annual convention each July and many regional one-day conferences around the country throughout the year.

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Upcoming Events

THU

11

DEC

Virtual Adults Group

Calling all adults who stutter ages 18 to 39. This is an accepting space for adults who stutter to share stories, feelings, and laughter with friends who understand them.

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7:30 PM – 8:45 PM ET

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SAT

13

DEC

Virtual Kids Group

A fun-filled group for kids aged 6 to 11. Meet other kids who stutter, make friends, play games, and enjoy each other’s company!

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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET

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SAT

13

DEC

Virtual Parent Group in English

A space for parents, caregivers, and relatives to connect, share ideas and concerns, and learn helpful strategies to best support their young person who stutters.

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12:30 PM – 1:30 PM ET

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TUE

13

JAN

Virtual Parent Group in Spanish

Un espacio donde padres, madres, y otros familiares pueden conectarse, compartir ideas e inquietudes, y aprender estrategias útiles para apoyar mejor a su menor con tartamudez.

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