Not new to the lifestyle

Jackie's place was born from real people

Our story is unique, because it was born out of necessity. Jacqueline "Jackie" Duff was born in October 2020. Her parents were unaware of the complexities of her condition before her birth. They were told she had 6 months to live, and that children with her condition typically don't live long lives. As of November 2024, she is 4 years old and thriving. Jackie's parents stumbled through finding resources and have struggled to find respite for their daughter. Since Jackie has specialized equipment and has been turned down by every respite service in Maryland, her mom thought... "how can we get people like us, access to the resources they need?" Thus, Jackie's place was born.