The Sibling Support Project

12/12/2025

For nearly two decades, Kindering has been proud to steward the Sibling Support Project (SSP), helping siblings of people with disabilities find community through Sibshops and more.

Soon, the SSP will continue this work under the Sibling Leadership Network (SLN), a long-time partner of Kindering’s and a nonprofit solely dedicated to sibling support. We’re grateful for this shared journey and excited to see the SSP continue to flourish in its new home. 💙

Full transition by December 31, 2025.

11/27/2025

11/25/2025

4 days left to get $100 off! Visit https://bit.ly/4hqCneN and use code SAVE100. Training starts next week!

11/06/2025

This pic may have been a “6-7!” but our Sibshops Facilitator Certification training this week with Loudoun County Public Schools was a perfect 10! Thanks to Dr. John Walker and the amazing LCPS Social Workers, counselors, and students who so beautifully brought Sibshops to life with us. We are SO excited to see how Sibshops grow across LCPS!

11/04/2025

As we wrap up the year, we need your help gathering feedback from the amazing siblings who attend your Sibshops! Please take some time at your November and December Sibshops for kids to fill out the survey. We cannot do it without you! https://umbc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8jj2As6Fh0DutIq.

10/21/2025

Have more to be thankful for this year: Get certified as a Sibshops Facilitator! Siblings of children with disabilities and other health care needs are advocates, companions, and caregivers who share the longest lasting relationships with their brothers and sisters. Since 1982, Sibshops have celebrated siblings around the world. Join our November training and learn how to run Sibshops in your local community! Learn more, preview for free, and register at https://bit.ly/4hqCneN

10/19/2025

For parents of children with support needs and their typically developing preschoolers to connect and play. We are delighted to be part of this project to bring sibling support to our youngest siblings and their parents. Thank you Influents Innovations!

10/19/2025

We had so much fun with this amazing crew at this weekend’s Sibshop Facilitator Certification Training in Oklahoma City hosted by our friends at Sooner SUCCESS - North/Central Oklahoma! We are so excited to see how these folks bring Sibshops to life in the Sooner State!

10/13/2025

The Sibling Support Project is teaming up with the Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Alliance for a special online panel: Sharing the Sibling Experience. Hear from adult siblings as they share their real-life stories and wisdom.

Join us on October 15th at 10am - 11:30am pacific time for this powerful panel to learn about the sibling experience. We hope to see you there!

Click the link below to register and learn more:

Drug-resistant epilepsy is relentless. It disrupts daily life, creates uncertainty, and impacts the whole family. Seizures can happen anytime, bringing terrifying moments and constant stress. Even after surgery, challenges often remain: medical side effects, behavior struggles, learning difficulties...

10/11/2025

Our friends at Niagara University are studying how ableism affects people with disabilities and their family members. Siblings are encouraged to participate in whichever way(s) work for you! For more information and to participate, contact Carolyn Shivers at cshivers@niagara.edu.

10/08/2025

Graciously hosted by Sooner SUCCESS, this 2-day experience is a powerful way to learn about siblings and become certified as a Sibshops facilitator.

Join us on October 17 & 18 in Bethany Oklahoma to learn about Sibshops, which have supported siblings of children with support needs around the world since 1982. Best of all? You can become a Certified Sibshops Facilitator for ONLY $45!

To register, please contact Samantha Basave at Samantha-Basave@ouhsc.edu