The Kennedy Krieger Child Life & Recreation Therapies department is excited to launch Sibshops, a nationally recognized program for siblings ages 8 to 12 of complex and/or chronically ill children.

Sibshop sessions will focus on these siblings’ well-being, as they experience stressors and challenging emotions, just like parents and caregivers do. During this event, siblings will play games and participate in age-appropriate activities that promote self-confidence, understanding and empathy. Through these activities, siblings will meet other children in similar situations and provide support for each other.

Sibshops is hosted at Ronald McDonald House Charities Maryland, located about a mile from Kennedy Krieger's Broadway campus. Siblings ages 8 to 12 of patients receving care at a Kennedy Krieger outpatient medical clinic are eligible to participate. If your child falls slightly outside of the age range, please reach out to the Sibshop team or call (443) 923-9470.

A caregiver must remain on-site throughout the duration of the Sibshop. Caregivers are invited to participate in a co-occuring Wellness Group for adults.

If you have any questions, please email the Sibshop team.