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Verified Ontario directory
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.
Every answer on this site sits on the same verified counts. These are the current figures.
Published:
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.
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.
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.
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Peer programming and a safe space to discuss the experience of having a sibling with a disability.
CHEO
Age-grouped sessions about emotions, communication, self-care, and connecting with peers who share the sibling experience.
Kerry's Place Autism Services
A three-session support group where siblings connect, share feelings, ask questions, and learn about autism.
Young Caregivers Association
Social-recreation, life-skills, respite, peer-connection, and clinical programming for young caregivers.
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.
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)
Local route
Assessment routes, local providers and school boards are tracked city by city. Pick the one closest to you.
The clock
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).
Commitment to Accuracy: Our data is verified against official government reports (FAO, MCCSS), peer-reviewed scientific literature, and accessible public records. Last updated: March 24, 2026.
Next Steps
Open the provider page and confirm the current intake, format and age group.
Related Resources
How many children are on the Ontario autism waitlist in 2026?
VerifiedAs of May 13, 2026, 91,974 children are registered with the Ontario Autism Program. However, only 20,711 (22.5%) have an active Core Funding Agreement. This represents ~300% growth in registrations since 2019, with 71,263 children still waiting for essential funding.
Source: MCCSS FOI via OAC · Mar 2026, FAO Report 2024 · Verify Link
Does OAP enrolment mean a child is receiving services?
VerifiedNo. As of 2026-05-13, 24,417 children and youth were enrolled in Core Clinical Services, while 20,711 had an active Core Funding Agreement. Enrolment includes people who accepted an invitation and had not exited; it does not establish that services are being received.
Source: MCCSS Ontario Autism Program figures, May 13, 2026, obtained by the Ontario Autism Coalition under Freedom of Information · Verify Link
Registered
91,97491,974Children registered
Total in the Ontario Autism Program queue
MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026
Funded
20,71120,711Have active funding
Only 22.5% of registered children
MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026
Waiting
71,26371,263Still waiting
Registered. Diagnosed. Un-funded.
MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026
Verified , MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Children registered | 91,974 |
| Have active funding | 20,711 |
| Still waiting | 71,263 |