Sibshops Workshops

ErinoakKids offers free monthly workshops throughout the school year for siblings of active ErinoakKids clients ranging in age from 4 - 18 years old.

We have three Sibshops groups:

Little Sibs (ages 4-7)
SibKids (ages 8-12)
SibTeens (ages 13-18)

At Sibshops, siblings of children with special needs can connect with other siblings in a relaxed and recreational setting, share experiences, discuss common joys and concerns about having a sibling with a disability and, most importantly, have fun!

Register

Register here!

Sibshops Goals

The key goals of Sibshops are to provide siblings of children with special needs the opportunity to:

meet other siblings in a relaxed, recreational setting
discuss common joys and concerns with other siblings of children with special needs
learn how others handle situations commonly experienced by siblings of children with special needs.
learn more about the implications of their sibling's special needs

Sibshops will also provide parents and other professionals with opportunities to learn more about the concerns and opportunities frequently experienced by siblings of people with special needs.

Sibshops 2026 Calendar

*Please check back for new 2026 dates, available soon!

Sibshop	Dates	Time
Little Sibs (Virtual)	Thursdays: Jan 22 Feb 26 Mar 26 April 23 May 28 June 25	4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
SibKids	Wednesdays: Jan 28 Feb 25 Mar 25 Apr 22 May 27 June 24	4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
SibTeens (Virtual)	Wednesdays: Jan 28 Feb 25 March 25 April 22 May 27 June 24	4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Helpful Resources

How to Let Young Siblings Know You Care

What Siblings Would Like Parents and Service Providers to Know

TEDx Talk: Alicia Maples - Recognizing Glass Children

Contact

For more information on the Sibshops programs, please call Rocchina Van Leeuwen, Social Worker and Clinical Practice Lead, at 905-855-2690, ext. 2346