SPOKANE COUNTY PARENT COALITION
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Parent to Parent support for parents, from parents
Parent to Parent programs offer emotional support and information about disabilities and community resources to parents who are just learning about or seeking new information on the their child's disability, illness or special health care needs.
Through implementation of the Parent-to-Parent model the program utilizes veteran families of loved ones with disabilities and/or special healthcare needs called "Helping Parents" who understand the emotions behind the diagnosis and have discovered community resources.
SibShops Sibshops create opportunities for brothers and sisters of children with disabilities or special needs to meet other siblings and gain support in a fun atmosphere. Sibshops reflect our commitment to siblings who have the longest-lasting relationship with their brother or sister. Sibshops acknowledge that being the brother or sister of a person with special needs is for some a good thing, others a not-so-good thing, and for most somewhere in between. They reflect that brothers and sisters have much to offer each other when given the chance. The Sibshop model intersperses information
and discussion activities with ice-breakers, fun games, and computer activities.
Sibshops are not therapy, although their effect may be therapeutic. Sibshops
acknowledge that most brothers and sisters, like their parents, are doing well
despite the challenges of a family member with a disability.
Sibshops are offered at different times during the year to allow siblings with widely differing schedules to attend. Contact Helen Black for information and schedule at the Arc of Spokane; 328-6326. |
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