Happy Coast Families
Helping families on the Gulf Coast ride the wave of disabilities and special needs. We are here for the wellness of the whole family – parents, caretakers, children, siblings… We are all in this together.
About Sibshop
If your child is struggling, or even if they don’t seem to be, Sibshop could be a wonderful opportunity for them. Find out what we do and how to get started.
Stories Like Yours
So you can feel less alone, get ideas, and connect with others
Our First Sibshop – How it Went and What We Learned
In July 2025, we held our first Gulf Coast Sibshop, in collaboration with Embrace Abilities. I was very nervous to run the workshop for the first time, but my fears were eased when I saw a team of volunteers waiting at the location when I arrived to set up. The...
A Love Letter to My Friends OR How to Show up for a Friend in Need
To E, who sent a care package and shared her talents As soon as you heard of our son's first -- of a few -- diagnoses, you sent a care package for my children. It included a picture book about having an autistic brother and sensory toys. It was the most thoughtful...
Being Asked About My Self Care Makes Me More Stressed
"What are you doing to take care of yourself" is a question I've been asked, with the sweetest intentions, from friends and acquaintances. My child's pediatrician told me to drink more water. A relative told me to get my hair and nails done. A friend told me I should...