The Caregiver Cottage
Keeping families close when it matters most.
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When a child requires weeks or months of specialized hospital care, being together matters. At Blythedale Children's Hospital, the average patient stay is 60–70 days, yet many families struggle to afford lodging, meals, and other basic expenses while remaining close to their child.
The Caregiver Cottage will provide families with a welcoming home away from home—allowing them to stay just steps from their child's bedside at little or no cost.
Currently under renovation, the Caregiver Cottage will feature:
- Six private overnight bedrooms
- Shared kitchen and dining spaces
- Comfortable areas to rest, work, and connect
- Caregiver support programming and on-site assistance
By removing the financial burden of extended stays, the Caregiver Cottage will help families focus on what matters most: supporting their child's recovery.
Your Support Makes It Possible
Insurance and Medicaid do not cover programs like the Caregiver Cottage. This vital resource exists entirely because of philanthropy. With your help, we can open the doors and ensure families never have to choose between being present for their child and affording a place to stay.
Ways to Help
Make a Donation
Every gift helps furnish the Cottage, support caregiver services, and provide families with a safe, welcoming place to stay during their child's hospitalization.
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Purchase everyday essentials—from bedding and cookware to household supplies—that will help transform the Caregiver Cottage into a true home away from home for the families who stay there.
Together, we can ensure every family has the comfort, stability, and support they need while their child heals.
Questions? Please contact Blythedale’s Development Office at (914) 831-2547 or email Chief Strategic Communications Officer Connie Cornell.
