THE ORGANIZATION HELPS FAMILIES STAY CLOSE TO THEIR ILL OR INJURED CHILDREN BY PROVIDING TEMPORARY LODGING, MEALS, AND OTHER SUPPORT TO CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES FAMILIES WITH EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL COMFORT AND INCREASES THE CAREGIVERS' ABILITY TO SPEND MORE TIME WITH THEIR CHILDREN, TO INTERACT WITH THEIR CLINICAL CARE TEAM, AND TO PARTICIPATE IN CRITICAL MEDICAL CARE DECISIONS.