Caring for families of seriously ill
children with free housing and support

A Home Away
From Home

Caring for families of seriously ill
children with free housing and support

Volunteer Opportunities

Ways to Donate

Our Mission

How We Help

Our Mission

Founded in 1981, Family House serves as a free home away from home for families with children undergoing treatment for cancer and other life-threatening illnesses by providing support, comfort and community.

In one year, Family House serves...

Guests

Volunteers

Family meals served

Guests

Volunteers

Family meals

10th Anniversary

Bring Home the Magic

The Nancy and Stephen Grand Family House turns 10 this year. In 2016, Family House moved to Mission Bay so that even more families in our care could stay close to the new UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital when it opened in 2015. This year, we invite you to celebrate our mission with our entire community.

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Anniversary

For updates & events

2nd Annual Golf with Heart Recap

Read the recap of our 2nd Annual Golf with Heart Tournament!

How To Support

Other Ways to Contribute

Volunteer at
Family House

Host a Dinner

Donate a Toy

Give a Gift

“ My son Kingston had to undergo a liver transplant at five months old. We were so grateful to stay at Family House — it was a beautiful, safe place to stay during his treatment, and they truly made us feel like family. ”

“ The most meaningful part about volunteering here is seeing the families be able to just come in and grab a meal. Giving them one less thing to worry about meant a great deal to me, and I am sure to them as well. ”

“ Family House is always the first place I think of when I can lend a hand. The care, heart, and support they provide to families is truly unmatched — it’s a special organization with incredible heart and soul. ”

“ Unfortunately cancer doesn’t come alone, it comes with bills and driving to the hospital. We are very blessed to have a place to stay, with warm food while our daughter is receiving chemo. Driving 275 miles each way is hard with a sick child. ”