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FASD Cooking, Connection and Confidence: A Sibling Experience - DCAFS


Dufferin Child and Family Services

Woolen Mill Kitchen, 24 Woolen Mill Lane, Erin ON, N0B 1T0

(more dates available)

Cost: Free

Registration: Required

This interactive cooking experience is designed specifically for siblings who have a brother or a sister with possible or diagnosed Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and who reside in Dufferin

This interactive cooking experience is designed specifically for siblings who have a brother or a sister with possible or diagnosed Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and who reside in Dufferin Wellington or Guelph. Led by a local chef, Claire Bell from Woolen Mill Kitchen, participants will engage in a fun, hands-on cooking activity that builds confidence, creativity, and practical kitchen skills.

Together, siblings will prepare a simple recipe they can later replicate at home with their sibling or family. After cooking, the group will enjoy the meal together in a relaxed and supportive environment.

A key part of this activity will be a guided, informal discussion where siblings can connect with peers who share similar experiences. An older sibling will share their personal journey, offering insight, coping strategies, and reassurance from a lived-experience perspective.

This gathering aims to:

  • Create a positive, inclusive space just for siblings
  • Build confidence and independence through cooking
  • Encourage peer connection and reduce feelings of isolation
  • Share practical strategies and supportive insights from lived experience

This event offers siblings a chance to have fun, feel understood, and build meaningful connections, while enjoying good food and good company.

Have some fun and show your support for our diverse community.

No registration needed! See you there!

Contact: Dufferin Child and Family Services
Phone: 519-941-1530