Sibling
Support
By Their Side supports the advocacy of siblings by
offering information, resources, and guidance. In
addition to providing consultation to address specific
needs, By Their Side serves as "local eyes and ears"
for siblings, providing update reports following
regular contacts, and follow--up to address
concerns.
Recognizing adult
siblings' need for information and support, in 2014 By
Their Side began work with the Maryland Developmental
Disabilities Council, the Arc Maryland, and interested
siblings to explore needs and options. This
collaboration launched the Maryland Sibling
Network on
Facebook. The Maryland Sibling Network connects adults
who have a sibling with an intellectual/developmental
disability with other siblings to ask questions, gain
Maryland specific information, vent, offer support, and
network. In 2014, the Maryland Sibling Network hosted
several sibling panel discussions to bring siblings
together to explore issues, local social gatherings,
and launched the Maryland Sibling Network facebook page
as a source of information and to provide a private
discussion group. Register with the Network for updates
about the upcoming Statewide Sibling Conference and
related events. The Maryland Sibling Network is
registering as a chapter of the National Sibling Support
Project .
Maryland
Resources
Adults
Maryland Sibling
Network. The Maryland
Sibling Network on Facebook helps adults who have a
sibling with an intellectual/developmental disability
to connect with other siblings to ask questions, gain
Maryland specific information, vent, offer support, and
network. Register wtih the Network for updates about
the upcoming Statewide Sibling Conference and related
events.
Youth
Sibshops offer peer support and information in a
recreational setting for siblings age 8-13. Sessions
are offered at various times throughout the year by
trained facilitators. For more information , contact
the organization nearest you.
The Arc of Baltimore
The Arc Frederick
County
The Arc Montgomery
County (supported by Sibshops of
Maryland)
Caroline County Public
Schools
Mt. Washington Pediatric
Hospital (Baltimore City/County)
The Sibshops of Harford
County (supported by Sibshops of
Maryland)
National
Resources
SibNet connects
adult siblings from around the world, as both a
Facebook group and a Yahoogroup.
Sibling Leadership
Network is dedicated to
advancing causes important to the millions of siblings
of people who have disabilities. The Network website
can connect siblings to resources and other siblings in
their own age.
Sibling Support
Project is a national effort dedicated to
the life-long concerns of brothers and sisters of
people who have health, developmental, or mental health
concerns.
SibKids is a
list-serve for young brothers and sisters of kids with
special needs from all over the world. Participants
talk about their sibs, but also about school, music,
sports, and life. SibKids is hosted by the Sibling
Support Project.
Sibteen assists
teenage sibs of people with disabilities to connect
with others who "get it". It’s a fun and thoughtful
group where members share unique concerns, joys,
frustrations, and information with others who
understand.
Sibparent
supports parents of kids with special needs to talk
about their “other” kids.
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