In Spokane, Maddie’s Place stands as a beacon of hope for newborns and families affected by substance exposure. As Washington State’s only pediatric transitional care nursery, it provides a compassionate bridge between hospital care and home—helping infants safely withdraw from prenatal substance exposure while giving parents the support they need to recover and rebuild their lives.
The facility operates around the clock, offering trauma-informed medical care rooted in gentleness and trust. Beyond the nursery, families receive wraparound services including housing assistance, therapy, and life-skills programs designed to promote long-term stability. Each baby cared for at Maddie’s Place represents a story of healing and resilience—proof that with the right support, families can recover together.

Serving between 80 and 90 infants each year—nearly double from previous years—Maddie’s Place has achieved remarkable outcomes: a 95% reunification rate between parents and children, stable housing for most participating families, and a dramatic reduction in hospital costs compared to traditional NICU stays. Its model minimizes pharmacologic interventions and addresses deep-seated racial and social disparities in maternal and infant health.

Every success story reflects the organization’s central mission: to keep families together, nurture infant development, and create pathways out of crisis. Through its partnership with the Genova Foundation, Maddie’s Place continues to redefine what compassionate, family-centered care looks like for the most vulnerable among us.