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.
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.
