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
Anoka County
Anoka-Hennepin Learning Center
Sibshops I & II (ages 6-12), 10-11:30 a.m.
Second Saturday of each month, October-May
2740 Wingfield Ave. North, Anoka
Offered in collaboration with District 11 Parent Involvement Program
Dakota County
Courage Center
Sibshops I & II (ages 6-12), 9:30 -11:30 a.m.
First Saturday of each month, October through May
100 Cobblestone Lane, Burnsville
Shepherd of the Valley Church
Sibshops I & II (ages 6-12), 6 - 8 p.m.
Third Monday of each month, October through May (no December meeting)
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.13, Nov. 10, Dec. 8, Jan 12, Feb. 9, Mar. 9, Apr. 13, May 11
4600 Shady Oak Road, Hopkins
Offered in collaboration with Minnetonka Parent Group for parents of children with Down syndrome.
Offered in collaboration with the Autism Group.
Oak Point Intermediate School
Sibshops I & II (ages 6-12), 2:15 - 3:45 pm
Third Wednesday of each month
Oct. 15, Nov. 19, Dec. 17, Jan. 21, Feb. 18, Mar. 18, Apr. 15, May 20
13400 Staring Lake Parkway, Motor Room, Eden Prairie
Sabes Jewish Community Center
Sibshops I & II (ages 6-12), 6:30 – 8 pm
First Thursday of each month
Oct.2, Nov. 6, Dec. 4, Jan. 8*, Feb. 5, Mar. 5, Apr. 2, May 7(*note date
change)
4330 S. Cedar Lake Road, Minneapolis
Ramsey County
Brimhall Elementary School
Sibshop I (ages 6-12), 6:15 - 7:45 p.m.
Meets on the fourth Monday of the month, Feb. - May
1744 West County Road B, Roseville
Jewish Community Center
Sibshop I (ages 6-8), 6:30 - 8 p.m.
First Tuesday of each month, October through May
1375 St. Paul Ave., St. Paul
Jewish Community Center
Sibshop II (ages 9-12), 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Meets on the second Tuesday of the month, Jan. - May
1375 St. Paul Ave., St. Paul
Scott County
Savage Public Library
Sibshops I & II (ages 6-12), 6:30 - 8 p.m
Third Monday of each month, October through June
13090 Alabama Ave. S., Savage
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
1460 Curve Crest Blvd., Stillwater
Includes a pizza lunch.
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
