Sibshops is an exciting program just for brothers and sisters of children with special needs. The goal of Sibshops is to address the needs of siblings by allowing them to share, play and learn with other children through relevant, age-appropriate fun activities in a safe, nurturing environment. At a Sibshop, brothers and sisters will:

• Meet other brothers and sisters of children with special needs
• Have fun
• Talk about their experiences with others who really know what it's like to have a sibling with a disability
• Make new friends
• Learn more about disabilities and the services that people with disabilities receive; and
• Have some more fun!

Who attends Sibshops? Sibshops are for 8 to 12 year old brothers and sisters of children who have special needs.

Who sponsors Sibshops? Sibshops is a program of Parents Helping Parents.

Who facilitates Sibshops? Sibshops are run by PHP staff and volunteers

What are Sibshops? Sibshops are a lively mixture of games, discussion, crafts and guest speakers. Participants should dress comfortably. We also provide lunch!

When and where are Sibshops? Sibshops will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. See the event listing on the right hand side of this page for future dates. Each Sibshop will be held at Parents Helping Parents, Sobrato Center for Nonprofits-San Jose, 1400 Parkmoor Avenue, Suite 100.  A fee of $15 to cover the cost of lunch and supplies at each Sibshop is requested.

Sounds great! How do I register? Please register online or call (408) 727-5775 for more details.