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Therapy Dogs

Therapy dogs visit The Children's House three times a month to brighten the day of families staying with us.

Pirate Adventure

While visitng our Beach Respites, families are encouraged to participate in an interactive Pirate Adventure.

Program FAQs


  1. Who is Believe In Tomorrow?
    Founded in 1982, Believe In Tomorrow is a national leader and innovator in hospital and respite housing.


    Hospital Housing
    The Believe In Tomorrow Children’s House at Johns Hopkins is a 15-bedroom facility with communal kitchen, dinning room and common room areas. The Believe In Tomorrow House at St. Casimir is a seven apartment facility created to serve the long-term needs of bone marrow transplant patients and their families. These facilities provide a "home-away-from-home."

    Respite Housing
    We have five respite houses:

    In 2005, Believe In Tomorrow developed the Military Initiative, which prioritizes military families with critically ill children in our respite facilities. We serve both civilian and military families in all of our houses, but have dedicated the Believe In Tomorrow House on the Bay and the Believe In Tomorrow House at Pinnacle Falls to the Military Initiative. These respite facilities provide a break from the daily stress of the hospital and allow families to enjoy time together at these top respite destinations. back to top
  2. Who is eligible to participate?
    We accept children 17 years old or younger who have a life-threatening illness and are receiving active treatment. back to top
  3. How does my child apply?
    How to Apply for Respite Housing Program:
    All families are required to fill out an application. The medical assessment must be filled out by a physician only. A healthcare worker also has a section to fill out. Once our program staff has reviewed the application a letter will be mailed to the family letting them know their status in our programs.
    Eligibility Requirements

    How to apply for Hospital Housing Program:
    To apply, please have you Medical Office Coordinator or Licensed Clinical Social Worker fill out a referral and send it to us. Referrals are available online for JHH hospital staff only. Families may not self refer. If your hospital contact is unfamiliar with the referral process he or she should call the Family Care Manager at 410-614-2560. Once we receive the referral, we will process your request while taking into account the severity of your child's condition and the nature of your visit.
    Eligibility Requirements
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  4. Do you have to live in Maryland to qualify for your programs?
    We provide our programs to children nationwide. back to top
  5. Do you give money to families who need help?
    No, we are a non-profit organization. We offer our programs to those children who qualify but none of our programs provide monetary support to families. back to top
  6. My child finished treatment a year ago but we continue to go to doctor appointments, can we still apply?
    Our organization will offer programs to children who qualify up to one year after active treatment. back to top

  7. I have an 18 year old, can we participate in your programs?
    Our services are for those children 17 years old or younger. back to top
Believe In Tomorrow™ Children's Foundation  •  6601 Frederick Road, Baltimore MD 21228  •  800-933-5470