Sibling Supports
BC Children’s Hospital has a dedicated Sauder Sibling Centre that provides safe, short-term sibling support for up to two hours.
With the support of hospital volunteers, the centre provides age-appropriate activities such as:
- Arts and crafts
- Board games
- Movies
- Video games
- Quiet spaces to read or rest
The centre also provides a single-serve nutritional snack for children who wish to have a snack break during their visit.
Eligible children
- Siblings of children who are currently receiving care at BC Children’s Hospital
- Three years of age and above
- Toilet-trained and capable of feeding themselves
- Children aged three years and under may receive in-room volunteer support by booking an appointment
How to access this service
The centre offers three scheduled time blocks each weekday that families can book ahead of time. Time blocks include:
- 8:45 to 10:45 a.m.
- 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- 1:15 to 3:15 p.m.
Bookings are first come, first served. You can only reserve an appointment up to five months from the booking date. They are limited to one visit per child per day.
Drop-ins are welcome, depending on availability. We accept bookings through our online booking portal, by phone, email or in-person.
Contact the Sauder Sibling Centre
Address: Ground floor, connector corridor to Shaughnessy building, near the hospital cafeteria
Phone: 604-875-3594
Toll-free line: 1-855-875-3594
Email: siblingcentre@cw.bc.ca
Hours of operation
Monday to Friday, 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Closed on weekends and statutory holidays.