Sibling Program

Providing recognition and emotional support to siblings impacted by the serious illness of a brother or sister

The Beads of Courage® Sibling Program is designed to provide recognition and support of a sibling’s emotional journey when the serious illness of a brother or sister impacts their lives. The program focuses on themes which help siblings cope as well as talking points to encourage communication and healing opportunities.

Order a Sibling Kit Online – $30

Member hospitals, please contact Lindsie Padden for more information or use the member hospital refill store to order.

We hope that the Beads of Courage® Sibling Program will promote opportunities for communication with medical staff or their family as well as that the program will provides a source of encouragement to the sibling during a very challenging time.

• Included in the Beads of Courage® Sibling Kit:
• Sibling Program Guide book
• Welcome Kit including a teal bead, latex-free lanyard, and a Beads of Courage® logo bead
• 8 Bead Kits (3 beads and 3 collector cards in each kit)
• Letter beads of the sibling’s name
• Sibling Program Facilitator Guide for parents and clinicians

The Sibling Program can be used anywhere including at the hospital, during a support groups, at family events, and at home. It can be used during any time of significant change as a way to connect with and support a sibling. Every bead in the Sibling Program becomes a symbol of encouragement.

NOTE: Hospital staff who are a part of a Beads of Courage Member Hospital, please order Sibling Kits through member hospital refills.