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SibSessions

"Sib-Sessions" are monthly events for children ages 5 to 16 who have a brother or sister with a developmental disability.

Brothers and sisters of individuals with developmental disabilities are sometimes caught between the outside world and the world at home. To help balance life between the two, and to provide a supportive setting for the expression of feelings and the development of new friendships, Family Support Services offers this sibling service. The day includes fun filled activities in arts and crafts, recreational events, sharing time, and lunch! The sessions are offered free of charge and are designed to encourage the expression of feelings and concerns, as well as the positive aspects of having an affected sibling.

Sessions are offered free of charge, and unless otherwise notified, take place at the Barber National Institute.

For questions or more information please contact Jennifer Dennehy at 878-4117or email to JenniferDennehy@BarberInstitute.org

For registration, please call Diane Sanfilippo @ 814-878-5961 or email her at DianeSanfilippo@BarberInstitute.org


March Sibsession

  • When: Saturday, March 20, 2010


  • Time: 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m


  • Where: Barber National Institute
                 Cafeteria
                 100 Barber Place Erie, PA
                 (Enter through 3rd St.
                 Gated Parking Lot)

Join us for a sharing session, craft, lunch and games!


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Reservations must be made by March 17, 2010, by calling Diane in Family Support Services at 878-5961 or email to DianeSanfilippo@BarberInstitute.org

Sibsession is a series of nine support group meetings for persons age 5 to 16 who have a brother or sister with a developmental disability. If you have any questions, please contact Sibsession Coordinator, Jennifer Dennehy at 878-4117 or email to JenniferDennehy@BarberInstitute.org



Sibs Sessions 2010 Event Schedule

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April 17, 2010 Spring Fling Party at the Barber Center Sharing, Craft, Lunch and Games 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
May 15, 2010 Community Party Place and Time to be announced





Contacts
Jennifer Dennehy,
Coordinator
Jennifer Dennehy@BarberInstitute.org (814) 878-4117
Amanda Mulder,
Facilitator
   
Karla Cottrell,
SibSession Group Leader
KarlaCottrell@BarberInstitute.org (814) 878-5949
Diane Sanfilippo,
FSS Secretary
DianeSanfilippo@BarberInstitute.org (814) 878-5961
Pam Baker,
Director FSS
PamBaker@BarberInstitute.org (814) 878-5958



"Sponsored in part by the Erie County Department of Human Services"

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