Founded in 1990 the Sibling Support Project is a national program dedicated to the life-long and ever-changing concerns of millions of brothers and sisters of people with special developmental health and mental health needs. Our initiatives include:

Sibshops. Sibshops are lively events for school-age brothers and sisters of kids with disabilities and health concerns. Sibshops exist throughout most US states and Canadian provinces and in several countries around the world.
Online Communities for Brothers and Sisters. The Sibling Support Project hosts the largest and longest- standing social networking groups for siblings and other family members including SibNet SibTeen Sib20 and GKSN (Grandparents of Kids with Special Needs).
Publications. Our books and publications for and about siblings include Thicker Than Water The Sibling Survival Guide Views from Our Shoes The Sibling Slam Book Living with a Brother or Sister with Special Needs and Sibshops: Workshops for Siblings of Children with Special Needs.
Workshops and Training. Since 1990 we have presented hundreds of workshops and trainings on Sibshops and sibling issues across the country and around the world.

This online SibTeen is hosted by Emily Vass. Emily had a brother with medical needs when she was growing up and has a particular heart to support siblings. She has also raised two children with neurodiverse needs and medical concerns. She found Sibshops nearly 10 years ago when her daughter was struggling to understand what was going on in their home with some new diagnosis. Emily has formed Traveling Turtle Sibshops to host events around the country as she travels as a speaker and advocate. Emily owns Reinforcing Wishes LLC a caregiving support agency.

See tickets for meeting times based off ages.

Please join the waitlist for Sib20 and GKSN groups! Emily can also be reached at [email protected] or (850) 844 6798