Retreat Housing

Eligibility - A child must be 17 years old or younger and undergoing treatment for a life-threatening illness. A child is eligible until they have been off active treatment for more than one year. We consider treatment “active” when a child is seeing the physician at least once a month for medication and/or therapy.

Application - In order to be considered for participation in our programs all families must submit a completed application for their child. All forms must be signed by BOTH parents/guardians. The medical assessment MUST be filled out and signed by the physician.

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Participation in BIT programs is contingent upon receipt of all completed forms and approval by the The BIT Foundation in regards to compliance with all guidelines and eligibility requirements.

• Accommodations are free of charge.
• Families must provide their own transportation to the facilities.
• Families with the greatest need and who have never gone on a retreat are our first priority.

Hospital Housing

Eligibility - A child must be 17 years old or younger and receiving treatment at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center.

Referral - To apply, please have your Medical Office Coordinator, or Licensed
Clinical Social Worker fill out one of our faxable referral forms and send it to us. 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.  Families can not self refer.  Medical Office Coordinators and Licensed Clinical Social Workers should already have the Believe In Tomorrow referral form.

Healthcare Workers may access the online referral form here: Online Referral
Please contact the Family Care Manager for login information.

Please review the following:
The Believe In Tomorrow Children’s House at Johns Hopkins

• Families must live at least 60 miles or farther from The Believe In Tomorrow House to be eligible for housing.

• This house serves as long-term housing for pre and/or post bone marrow transplant patients and their family.

For further questions email: jvalderas@believeintomorrow.org
Or call the office: 410-614-2560