The Eleanor Grace Memorial Foundation is dedicated to providing housing and support for families with infants and children battling congenital heart disease (CHD) at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Our mission is to ensure that parents can be by their child’s bedside as much as possible by offering a home near the hospital – allowing them to rest, recharge, and be the best parents they can be during such a critical time.
The goal of the Heart House is to provide a home near the hospital so that families can focus on bonding with their babies, cherishing precious moments, and making the most of their time together, especially in cases where a child’s life may be brief. For families whose babies are expected to survive, we believe that strong parental presence and support can profoundly impact their child’s well-being and development. By easing the burden of housing and giving parents a place to rest themselves, the Heart House empowers parents to actively participate in their child’s care, giving them the best possible start toward a healthy future.