Ryan House can be used by any family who has a child with a life-threatening condition and resides in Arizona. The child will be cared for by professional staff and volunteers just as he/she is cared for at home. The family will get a break from the 24/7 care its child needs; they can stay at the house in a family guest room, or leave to take a vacation, or have a well-needed rest at home. Full responsibility will be assumed by Ryan House for up to 28 cost-free days a year. While respite care is the main concern, pediatric hospice care through end of life and bereavement also will be provided at this House. There will be a continuum of care to meet the needs of families who live with huge responsibilities as parents and siblings of these fragile children.