Quirky Buds is doing everything possible to ensure safety in matches.  Through the terms and conditions, buds are to acknowledge that they are signing up for this service with appropriate intentions.  By only providing minimal information, Quirky Buds encourages you to maintain safety when first contacting your matches and having multiple emailing exchanges before exchanging further personal information.   

Quirky Buds makes matches based on location, interests, and age.  Friendships are easier to maintain when you have similar interests and you can see each other regularly.  Age is also considered in matches.  Although age is a number, we try to match buds close in age to help facilitate support during similar life experiences. 

Quirky Buds is for people of all ages!  It was started with the target population being neurodiverse individuals and families.  However, this is really expanded to support people who want to make friends with different groups, who may feel isolated, or who just want to connect. 

"It’s definitely harder to find friends for my grandson who understand his interests and quirkiness. We are grateful for this opportunity to find friends and people who get us!" - Cordelia,

"With Quirky Buds, we are excited to help our big-hearted daughter embrace her unique qualities and build lasting friendships with children and families outside of our circle, (which the pandemic has unfortunately kept pretty small in her young life.)" - Kristina

Quirky Buds was started by Caroline Turner, a licensed social worker in Austin, Texas who is passionate about serving individuals with neurodiverse needs. Quirky Buds was developed after repeated requests for ways to connect from clients, advocates, and community members.  

Quirky Buds has no relationship with Ascension/Seton where Caroline works full time.  To learn more, check out her Linkedin here.