Sibshops - Support for siblings of kids with special needs
Sibshops are a celebration of the many lifelong contributions made by brothers and sisters of people with special health and developmental needs.
Sibshops provide young brothers and sisters peer support and information in a lively, recreational setting. They are pedal-to-the-metal events where sibs:
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Meet other sibs (usually for the first time)
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Have fun
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Talk about the good and not-so-good parts of having a sib with special needs with others who "get it"
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Play some great games
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Learn how others handle sticky situations sometimes faced by brothers and sisters
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Laugh
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Learn about the services their brothers and sister receive
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Have some more fun!
Sibshops
Sibshops
Operates on a monthly schedule.
Sibshops: For Children 9 - 14 years old, meets the second Tuesday of every month from
6:00 - 7:00 PM.
Upcoming Schedule
June 9
July 14
August 4*
September 8
October 13
November 10
December 8
Cost per meeting: $15
For more information, please contact Valerie Martarella, Clinical Intern at vmartarella@newtownyouthandfamilyservices.org or call (203) 270 - 4335.
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