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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 2025 Calendar

Sibshop	Dates	Time
Little Sibs	VIRTUAL: April 24 May 22 June 26	4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
SibKids	VIRTUAL: April 23 May 28 June 25	4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
SibTeens	*On hold	*On hold

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