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

Growing up with a brother or sister with a disability is life-changing, challenging and rewarding! SibShops are programs for children ages 5 to 8, 9 to12 and teens offering information, fun and support.

Upcoming Events Arc Sibshop Schedule

Anoka County

Anoka-Hennepin Learning Center

Second Saturday of each month, October-May
2740 Wingfield Ave. North, Anoka
Sibshops I & II (ages 5-12), 9:30-11:00 a.m.

Offered in collaboration with District 11 Parent Involvement Program

Carver County

Chanhassen Recreation Center

Second Saturday of each month, October through May
2310 Coulter Blvd., Chanhassen
Sibshops I & II (ages 5-12), 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Offered in collaboration with District 112 ECFE.

Dakota County

Courage Center

First Saturday of each month, October through May
100 Cobblestone Lane, Burnsville
Sibshops I & II (ages 5-12), 9 -11 a.m.

Shepherd of the Valley Church

Third Monday of each month, October through May (no December meeting)
12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley
Sibshops I & II (ages 5-12), 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

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

Willow Lane Early Childhood Center

Second Saturday of each month, October through May
7020 Perry Ave. N., Brooklyn Center
Sibshops I & II (ages 5-12), 10 a.m. -12 p.m.

Offered in collaboration with Northwest Hennepin IEIC.

West Metro Learning Connections

First Saturday of each month, October through May
355 Second Street, Excelsior
Sibshops I & II (ages 5-12), 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Includes pizza lunch.

Sibshop II includes a pizza lunch.

Ramsey County

Jewish Community Center

First Tuesday of each month, October through May
1375 St. Paul Ave., St. Paul
Sibshop I (ages 5-8), 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Jewish Community Center

Second Tuesday of each month, October through May
1375 St. Paul Ave., St. Paul
Sibshop II (ages 9-12), 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Scott County

Savage Public Library

Third Monday of each month, October through June
13090 Alabama Ave. S., Savage
Sibshops I & II (ages 5-12), 6:30 -8 p.m

Washington/Chisago County

Courage St. Croix

First Saturday of each month, October through May
1460 Curve Crest Blvd., Stillwater
Sibshops I & II (ages 5-12), 10 a.m. -12 p.m.

Includes a pizza lunch.

HSI - Human Services, Inc.

First Thursday of each month, October through June
7066 Stillwater Blvd., Oakdale
Sibshops I & II (ages 5-12), 6-7:30 p.m.

Stacy Youth Enrichment Center

Second Tuesday of each month, October through May
5505 Stacy Trail, Stacy
Sibshops I & II (ages 5-12), 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Offered in collaboration with Arc Central and Family Pathways.

 

 

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