A Place Like Home
The Children’s Inn at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is a nonprofit that provides residential services and a wide range of programs to children, teens, and young adults with rare and serious diseases whose best hope for a diagnosis or treatment is an NIH clinical research study.
14,500 Served
Since 1990, The Inn has served more than 14,500 families
Lodging & Services
There is no cost for families to stay at The Inn
Partners in Hope & Discovery
Children and young adults living with rare diseases participate in research studies at the NIH
Making Childhood Possible
The Inn provides recreational, therapeutic and educational activities
View The Children’s Inn 2021 Annual Report
2021 Annual ReportHope for a Brighter Tomorrow
Support for Families
We are here to support children and young adults with rare diseases, and their families, in their medical journey. In addition to free lodging, we provide free meals, grocery gift cards, a wide range of fun activities and more.
About The Inn
For more than 30 years, The Children's Inn at NIH has been "a place like home" for children, young adults and their families, from all across the United States and the world as they seek groundbreaking treatment as part of NIH clinical research studies. Learn more about our mission, history, impact and more.
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