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Sibling Support Center

Siblings carry a lot too. These resources help them feel seen, supported, and connected to peers who understand.

Forgotten Rare provides educational and emotional support only. This platform does not provide medical, legal, financial, insurance, or emergency advice. Always consult your child's medical team, insurance provider, attorney, social worker, or appropriate professional before making decisions.

Not HIPAA compliant. Forgotten Rare is a personal support tool, not a medical records system. Please do not enter information you would not be comfortable storing outside of a HIPAA-protected environment. Avoid posting full identifiers (full name + date of birth + medical record numbers) and any data you are required to keep within a HIPAA-covered system.

Sibling Conversation Helper

Tell me a sibling's age and what's happening at home. I'll help you find gentle, age-appropriate words and ideas to support them.

Resource directory

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Sibling programs & groups

Sibling Support Project (Sibshops)

Workshops and online groups for siblings.

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SuperSibs (Alex's Lemonade)

Sibling support for families facing childhood cancer.

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Sibling Leadership Network

Adult-and-teen sibling community and advocacy.

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Age-based emotional support

Child Life Council

Find a hospital child life specialist for sibling support.

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Preparation checklist

A gentle starting list. You don't need everything to begin.

  1. Sibling's age and personality
  2. What they currently know
  3. What feelings they've expressed
  4. Support people in their life (school, family, counselor)

Common questions to ask

  • What should I ask?
  • What documents may I need?
  • How do I prepare?
  • What usually happens next?
  • How do I organize this?
  • How do I ask for help?