{
  "dataset": "Verified sibling support programs in Ontario",
  "description": "Verified programs supporting siblings of autistic children: delivery mode, ages, eligibility, cost with verification flag, and last-verified date per row.",
  "publisher": "End The Wait Ontario",
  "publisherUrl": "https://www.endthewaitontario.com",
  "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
  "sourceOfTruth": "lib/data/sibling-support-programs.ts",
  "statsSsotLastVerified": "2026-08-10",
  "programs": [
    {
      "id": "holland-bloorview-sibling-support",
      "programName": "Sibling Support Program",
      "organization": "Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital",
      "location": "Toronto",
      "serviceArea": "Holland Bloorview clients and community families",
      "delivery": [
        "in-person",
        "virtual"
      ],
      "ages": "7–18",
      "eligibility": "Children and youth who have a sibling with a disability, diagnosis, medical complexity, or dual diagnosis; current program criteria also note support requirements.",
      "cost": "Free",
      "costVerified": true,
      "description": "Peer programming and a safe space to discuss the experience of having a sibling with a disability.",
      "url": "https://hollandbloorview.ca/services/programs-services/sibling-support-program",
      "lastVerified": "2026-08-12"
    },
    {
      "id": "cheo-supporting-siblings",
      "programName": "Supporting Siblings",
      "organization": "CHEO",
      "location": "Ottawa / Eastern Ontario",
      "serviceArea": "See CHEO’s current dates and registration form",
      "delivery": [],
      "ages": "5–8, 9–12, and 13+",
      "eligibility": "Siblings of a child or youth with autism spectrum disorder.",
      "cost": null,
      "costVerified": false,
      "description": "Age-grouped sessions about emotions, communication, self-care, and connecting with peers who share the sibling experience.",
      "url": "https://www.cheo.on.ca/en/clinics-services-programs/family-foundational-services.aspx",
      "lastVerified": "2026-08-12"
    },
    {
      "id": "kerrys-place-all-about-you",
      "programName": "All About You",
      "organization": "Kerry's Place Autism Services",
      "location": "Virtual",
      "serviceArea": "Province-wide Ontario",
      "delivery": [
        "virtual"
      ],
      "ages": "Children under 18",
      "eligibility": "Children who have an autistic sibling; Kerry’s Place intake is required.",
      "cost": "Free",
      "costVerified": true,
      "description": "A three-session support group where siblings connect, share feelings, ask questions, and learn about autism.",
      "url": "https://kerrysplace.org/product/all-about-you-a-support-group-for-children-who-have-autistic-siblings/",
      "lastVerified": "2026-08-12"
    },
    {
      "id": "young-caregivers-powerhouse",
      "programName": "Powerhouse",
      "organization": "Young Caregivers Association",
      "location": "Hamilton, Haldimand-Norfolk, and Niagara regions",
      "serviceArea": "Regional in-person programs with some virtual supports",
      "delivery": [
        "in-person",
        "virtual"
      ],
      "ages": "5–25",
      "eligibility": "Young people in a caregiving role for a family member, including a sibling, with illness, disability, mental-health needs, or another care need.",
      "cost": null,
      "costVerified": false,
      "description": "Social-recreation, life-skills, respite, peer-connection, and clinical programming for young caregivers.",
      "url": "https://youngcaregivers.ca/programs-and-clinical-services/",
      "lastVerified": "2026-08-12"
    }
  ]
}