Family Connections
Reach out, connect. You'll be glad you did!
Arc Family Connections programs put you in touch with other parents, siblings and caregivers on the same journey. You'll meet people who understand and empathize!
Caregiver Connections
Arc networking groups for parents and caregivers and Family Access Groups geared toward culturally specific communities meet monthly all over the metropolitan area. Find a networking or Family Access group near you!
Check out these tips for caregivers - when your needs are taken care of, the person you care for will benefit too!
Sibshops & Sibling Connections
Growing up with a brother or sister with a disability is life-changing, challenging and rewarding! SibShops are programs for children ages 6-12 and Sibling Connections are for teens, offering information, fun and support.
Sibshop Registration Form (pdf)
Arc Sibshop Schedule
Sibshops are free for Arc members and $10 per child each meeting for non-members. Pre-registration is required. Call Arc Greater Twin Cities for more information or to register at 952-920-0855.
Anoka County
Anoka-Hennepin Learning Center
Sibshops I & II (ages 6-12), 10-11:30 a.m.
Second Saturday of each month, October-May
Oct. 10, Nov. 14, Dec. 12, Jan. 9, Feb. 6 (date change), Mar. 13, Apr. 10, May
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2740 Wingfield Ave. North, Anoka
Offered in collaboration with District 11 Parent Involvement Program
Carver County
Ridgeview Pediatric Rehab
Sibshops I & II (ages 6-12), 5:30 - 7 p.m.
First Monday of each month, October through May
Oct. 5, Nov. 5, Dec. 7, Jan. 4, Feb. 1, Mar. 1, Apr. 5, May 3
490 S. Maple St, Suite 215, Waconia
A pizza dinner will be served.
Dakota County
Courage Center
Sibshops I & II (ages 6-12), 9:30 -11:30 a.m.
First Saturday of each month, October through May
Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec. 5, Jan. 9 (date change), Feb. 6, Mar. 6, Apr. 10 (date
change), May 1
100 Cobblestone Lane, Burnsville
In collaboration with Courage Center of Burnsville.
Shepherd of the Valley Church
Sibshops I & II (ages 6-12), 6 - 8 p.m.
Third Monday of each month, October through May
Oct. 19, Nov. 16, No Dec. meeting, Jan. 18, Feb. 15, Mar. 15, Apr. 19, May 17
12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley
For children of participants in the South of the River Group for Parents of Children with Down Syndrome which meets at the same time.
Hennepin County
Cross of Glory Church
Sibshops I & II (ages 6-12), 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Second Monday of each month
Oct.12, Nov. 9, Dec. 14, Jan 11, Feb. 8, Mar. 8, No Apr. Meeting, May 10
4600 Shady Oak Road, Hopkins
For children whose parents attend Minnetonka Parent Group for Down syndrome.
Eden Lake Elementary School
Sibshops I & II (ages 6-12), 3:30 – 5 pm
Fourth Tuesday of the month
Oct. 27, Nov. 17 (date change), Dec. 15 (date change), Jan. 26, Feb. 23, Mar.
23, Apr. 27, and May 25
12000 Anderson Lakes Parkway, Eden Prairie
Oak Point Intermediate School
Sibshops II (ages 9-12), 2:00 - 3:45 pm
Third Wednesday of each month
Oct. 21, Nov. 18, Dec. 16, Jan. 20, Feb. 17, Mar. 17, Apr. 21, May 19
13400 Staring Lake Parkway, Motor Room, Eden Prairie
Prairie View Elementary School
Sibshops I & II (ages 6-12), 3:30 – 5:15 pm
Second Wednesday of each month
Oct.14, Nov. 11, Dec. 9, Jan. 13, Feb. 10, Mar. 10, Apr. 14, May 12
17255 Peterborg Road, Eden Prairie
In collaboration with Prairie View Elementary School.
Sabes Jewish Community Center
Sibshops I & II (ages 6-12), 6:30 – 8 pm
First Thursday of each month
Oct.1, Nov. 5, Dec. 3, Jan. 7, Feb. 4, Mar. 4, Apr. 1, May 6
4330 S. Cedar Lake Road, Minneapolis
In collaboration with Sabes Jewish Community Center.
Wilder School
Sibshops I & II (ages 6-12), 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Fourth Monday of each month
Oct. 26, Nov. 30, Jan. 25, Feb. 22, Mar. 22, Apr. 26, May 24
3345 Chicago Ave. S., Minneapolis
Use door 2 on 34th St. side of building.
For children whose parents attend ¡Adelante! networking group for families who have a child birth to 5 with a disability.
Ramsey County
Fairview Community Center
Sibshop I & II (ages 6-12), 6 – 7:30 pm
Second Thursday of each month
Oct. 8, Nov. 12, Dec. 10, Jan. 14, Feb. 11, Mar. 11, Apr. 15 (note date
change), May 13
1910 County Road B West, Room 143, Roseville
Jewish Community Center
Sibshop I (ages 6-8), 6:30 - 8 p.m.
First Tuesday of each month, October through May
Oct.6, Nov. 3, Dec. 1, Jan. 5, Feb. 2, Mar. 2, Apr. 20 (date change), May 4
1375 St. Paul Ave., St. Paul
In collaboration with Jewish Community Center of the Greater St. Paul area.
Jewish Community Center
Sibshop II (ages 9-12), 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Meets on the second Tuesday of the month, Oct. - May
Oct.13, Nov. 10, Dec. 8, Jan. 12, Feb. 9, Mar. 9, Apr. 13, May 11
1375 St. Paul Ave., St. Paul
In collaboration with Jewish Community Center of the Greater St. Paul area.
Northeast YMCA
Sibshops I & II (ages 6-12), 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Meets on the first Thursday of the month, Oct. - May
Oct. 1, Nov. 5, Dec. 3, Jan. 7, Feb. 4, Mar. 4, Apr. 1, May 6
2100 Orchard Lane, White Bear Lake
A pizza dinner will be served.
In collaboration with Northeast YMCA
Washington/Chisago County
Courage St. Croix
Sibshops I & II (ages 6-12), 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
First Saturday of each month, October through May
Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec. 5, Jan. 9 (date change), Feb. 6, Mar. 6, Apr. 10 (date
change), May 1
1460 Curve Crest Blvd., Stillwater
A pizza lunch will be served.
Family swim time available after the meeting, call Courage Center St. Croix for
cost and times.
In collaboration with Courage Center St. Croix
Arc Sibshop Connection Schedule
Central Middle School
Sibling Connection (ages 13-15), 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
First Tuesday of the month
8025 School Road, Eden Prairie
