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Support organization
Eligible NIH research participants through age 30 stay free with family after the NIH medical team requests the first reservation. The Inn remains open 24/7 during construction with reduced space; resident meals, shuttles, emergency aid, education, and activities continue, while the separate Young Adult Residence is not yet a live offering.
Provides a free home-like community for NIH pediatric and young-adult research participants and families.
Free residential lodging and resident-linked meals, transportation, emergency help, education, and family programming for children and young adults in NIH clinical research.
Family room, free lodging near the NIH Clinical Center, on-site family supports described by the Inn, and shared kitchens, laundry, toiletries, accessibility and resident amenities.
Helps with: Lodging Near Treatment, Practical Items And Home Help
Where: Local rules apply
Care team must start: Yes
Tutoring and homework help, English and subject lessons, NIH School continuity, device loans, and funding for education or enrichment.
Helps with: Practical Items And Home Help, School And Learning
Where: Local rules apply
Care team must start: No
Help with car and transportation bills, housing and utilities, medical expenses outside NIH, other immediate caregiving barriers. The amount isn't published. Ask.
Helps with: Household Bills And Cash Assistance, Medical And Insurance Costs, Travel And Transportation
Where: Local rules apply
Care team must start: No
Continental breakfast, sponsor-dependent dinner Sunday–Thursday, weekday lunch Monday–Thursday.
Helps with: Meals And Food
Where: Local rules apply
Care team must start: No
Peer activities for teens and young adults, caregiver gatherings, daily activities, outings, and sibling programs.
Helps with: Wishes And Family Experiences
Where: Local rules apply
Care team must start: No
Help with accessible local shuttle, airport help, first-visit door-to-door transport from three local airports, grocery trips.
Helps with: Travel And Transportation
Where: Local rules apply
Care team must start: No
Organization details were last verified Aug 24, 2026. Program availability can change.
