Verified Ontario directory
Sibling support groups for autism in Ontario
Direct answer
Ontario sibling support is offered through provider-specific programs rather than one province-wide system. This verified directory includes CHEO, Holland Bloorview, Kerry’s Place and Young Caregivers Association, with published ages, delivery formats, service areas and cost details checked August 12, 2026.
- Provider pages verified
- 4
- Published age span
- 5–25
Key facts
- Provider pages verified
- 4
- Provider pages · checked August 12, 2026
- Delivery options
- In person + virtual
- Provider pages · checked August 12, 2026
- Published age span
- 5–25
- Listed programs · checked August 12, 2026
The numbers behind this answer
Every answer on this site sits on the same verified counts. These are the current figures.
Ontario's figures, as of May 2026 (MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026).
Registered
91,974Children registered
Total registered in the Ontario Autism Program
Funded
20,711Have active funding
22.5% of registered children
Without active agreement
71,263Without an active funding agreement
An administrative status; it does not confirm current service delivery.
Show as table
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Children registered | 91,974 |
| Have active funding | 20,711 |
| Without an active funding agreement | 71,263 |
About This Article
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Which sibling support group is near me in Ontario?
Start with each program’s published service area in the directory below: CHEO, Holland Bloorview and Young Caregivers Association each list the regions they serve, and a family outside those areas can look at Kerry’s Place, which lists a virtual province-wide program.
Because Ontario keeps no single sibling-program directory, the nearest option is whichever listed provider currently accepts families in your area. Confirm catchment, intake and the next session date directly with the provider before travelling or registering.
What this directory does not claim
Ontario does not maintain one comprehensive public sibling-program directory. This page therefore does not claim a province-wide program count, a universal age range, or that most programs are free.
The listings are a checked starting point. Programs can change their dates, eligibility, delivery format or fees after the verification date.
Verified sibling and young-caregiver programs
Checked August 12, 2026
This is a point-in-time directory, not a complete list of every Ontario program. Follow the provider link to confirm dates, space, cost and eligibility.
| Program | Location and service area | Ages and eligibility | Delivery and cost | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sibling Support ProgramPeer programming and a safe space to discuss the experience of having a sibling with a disability. | Toronto. Holland Bloorview clients and community families | 7–18Children and youth who have a sibling with a disability, diagnosis, medical complexity, or dual diagnosis; current program criteria also note support requirements. | in-person, virtualFree | Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital |
| Supporting SiblingsAge-grouped sessions about emotions, communication, self-care, and connecting with peers who share the sibling experience. | Ottawa / Eastern Ontario. See CHEO’s current dates and registration form | 5–8, 9–12, and 13+Siblings of a child or youth with autism spectrum disorder. | Confirm current formatNot published on the checked page | CHEO |
| All About YouA three-session support group where siblings connect, share feelings, ask questions, and learn about autism. | Virtual. Province-wide Ontario | Children under 18Children who have an autistic sibling; Kerry’s Place intake is required. | virtualFree | Kerry's Place Autism Services |
| PowerhouseSocial-recreation, life-skills, respite, peer-connection, and clinical programming for young caregivers. | Hamilton, Haldimand-Norfolk, and Niagara regions. Regional in-person programs with some virtual supports | 5–25Young people in a caregiving role for a family member, including a sibling, with illness, disability, mental-health needs, or another care need. | in-person, virtualNot published on the checked page | Young Caregivers Association |
How to choose a sibling support program
- Start with age and service area, then check whether the group is designed specifically for siblings of autistic children or for young caregivers more broadly. A virtual label does not necessarily mean that every Ontario family is eligible.
- Ask about the next session, facilitator, group size, accessibility, cost and whether a referral or provider intake is required. If the listed group is not currently open, ask the organization whether it maintains a notification list.
Frequently asked questions
Verified options in this guide include Holland Bloorview, CHEO, Kerry’s Place, and Young Caregivers Association. Check each current provider page for ages, service area, delivery format and registration status.
Cost is provider-specific. Holland Bloorview and the listed Kerry’s Place program stated that their programs were free when checked August 12, 2026. This guide does not assume a cost when the provider page does not publish one.
Yes. The verified directory includes virtual options. Kerry’s Place lists a virtual province-wide program, while other providers have their own catchment and intake rules. Confirm the current delivery format before registering.
Age ranges vary. The verified programs listed here span ages 5 through 25, but each program serves a narrower group. Choose a listing based on the exact published age and eligibility rules rather than assuming one province-wide age range.
Check the service area each listed provider publishes: CHEO, Holland Bloorview and Young Caregivers Association serve specific regions, and Kerry’s Place lists a virtual province-wide program for families outside those areas. Confirm current catchment and intake with the provider before registering.
Sources
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Sibling Support Program: https://hollandbloorview.ca/services/programs-services/sibling-support-program (checked 2026-08-12)
CHEO
Supporting Siblings: https://www.cheo.on.ca/en/clinics-services-programs/family-foundational-services.aspx (checked 2026-08-12)
Kerry's Place Autism Services
All About You: https://kerrysplace.org/product/all-about-you-a-support-group-for-children-who-have-autistic-siblings/ (checked 2026-08-12)
Young Caregivers Association
Powerhouse: https://youngcaregivers.ca/programs-and-clinical-services/ (checked 2026-08-12)
Next step near you
Where to be assessed near you
- TorontoHolland Bloorview
- OttawaCHEO
- MississaugaErinoakKids (Mississauga Facility)
- BramptonErinoakKids (Brampton)
- North YorkHolland Bloorview (referral)
- ScarboroughSickKids (referral)
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Where the wait clock starts
A child's place in the Ontario Autism Program queue is set by the AccessOAP registration date. 71,263 children are registered and still waiting for core funding (MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026).
Check the program that fits your family
Open the provider page and confirm the current intake, format and age group.
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