The Children's Inn at NIH is a private, nonprofit, family-centered residence for pediatric patients at the National Institutes of Health and their families. Its purposes are to keep children together with their families during serious illness, reduce their stress, and facilitate healing through mutual support.

At The Children's Inn at NIH, the following core values guide
our daily actions as we strive to create an optimal healing environment.


We are honest and trustworthy and take
personal responsibility for our actions.


We listen and encourage others to share their
ideas and knowledge in a cooperative manner.



We share a passion to create "a place like home,"
where all feel a sense of belonging, safety,
support and care.



We respond to the needs of others as we
individually and collectively care for and work
with each other.



We honor the unique qualities of each individual,
treat others with kindness, and value the
strength that comes from our diversity.