This facility provides free, long-term housing for families with children undergoing treatment at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. It offers apartments, communal spaces, and various support services, allowing families to focus on their child’s healing without the added burden of travel expenses and accommodation costs.
This housing program plays a vital role in reducing stress and improving treatment outcomes for patients. By providing a home-away-from-home environment, it fosters a sense of community and offers emotional support during challenging times. Its existence alleviates financial strain and logistical difficulties for families facing a pediatric cancer diagnosis, enabling them to remain close to their child throughout the treatment process. This model of care originated from the hospital’s founding principle of ensuring no family receives a bill for treatment, travel, housing, or food.
