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Focusing on Sibling Support

We are proud to partner with Hope’s Harbor and Erin’s House for Grieving Children to offer Sibshops, giving brothers and sisters of children with disabilities and special health concerns peer support and information in a lively, recreational setting.

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Group of kids on playground equipment
Group of children posing with kimodo dragon statue

About Sibshops

Sibshops strengthens families by shining the spotlight on siblings, encouraging them to interact with and support their peers while learning ways to deal with the challenges they face regularly. They’ll meet other children, talk about common joys and concerns, discover how others approach similar situations, and learn more about their sibling’s special needs.

  • Sibshops usually meets on Saturdays  at Hope’s Harbor, 7922 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne.
  • Younger sibs meet from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and teen sibs meet from 1 to 3 p.m. Teens are also welcome to join for lunch from noon to 1 p.m.
  • The registration fee is $5 per Sibshops session. T-shirts in Youth Medium, Youth Large, Adult Small, Adult Medium and Adult Large are available for an additional $5. Please bring payment (cash or check) with you at each session.
  • For more information on Sibshops, visit the Sibling Support Project website.

2024 Sibshops

Register online for an upcoming Sibshops session. Contact Tammy Else, tammy@erinshouse.org, for more information.

  • February 3: Parent Forum, 10 to 11:30 a.m. via Zoom
  • February 17
  • March 16
  • April 20
  • May 18
  • September 21
  • October 19
  • November 16 (Teen group from noon to 2 p.m.; all participants 3 to 4 p.m. at Combat Ops)

Sibshops annual zoo trip will be July 13. Additional information will be provided separately.

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We look forward to helping you create a support plan with the services that meet your unique needs.

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