A Home Away From Home

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

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. We provide vital access to life-saving treatment at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital, and are 100% funded by our generous community.

In one year, Family House has…

3,172
guests
4,052
sukarelawan
573
family meal services

Anareli’s Story of Courage

This holiday season, discover how one mother’s incredible gift gave her daughter a second chance at life—and how Family House became their home through it all.

Lopez mom and babies

Acara Mendatang

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7 Maret 2026
Gala Tahunan ke-44
Konservatorium di One Sansome

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.

—Lisa, Kingston’s mom, Santa Rosa, CA

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 volunteer

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.

-Emily Barragan, Gap Inc.

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.

—Carla, mom to 18-year old Darly, Fortuna, CA

Meeting Family Needs

Thanks to generous support from our community, we provide free services to families 365 days a year.

Meal Program
Meal Program
Wellness Services
Wellness Services
Family Activities
Family Activities
Music Program
Music Program
Event Tickets
Event Tickets

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Family House is a compassionate community where families find compassion, care, and connection—always 100% free of charge. Your generosity makes this possible.