The Eleanor Grace Memorial Foundation
is dedicated to providing housing and support for families with infants suffering from congenital heart disease (CHD) or other serious fetal conditions 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 them a home near the hospital – allowing them to rest, recharge and be the best parents they can be during such a critical time.
Our goal is to lift the burden of housing so that families can focus on what truly matters: bonding with their babies, cherishing precious moments and making the most of their time together, especially in cases where the child’s life may be brief. For babies who are expected to survive, we believe that a parent’s presence plays a vital role in their recovery and long-term development. By easing the burden of housing and giving parents a place to rest themselves, our Heart Houses empower parents to actively participate in their child’s care, giving them the best possible start to a healthy future.