At the heart of our mission is a commitment to providing a safe space where families find strength and healing together. We understand that the journey through pediatric medical challenges is deeply personal and often overwhelming. Our approach prioritizes the physical, emotional, and psychological well-being of every family member, ensuring that you are never alone in your experience.
Ronald McDonald House programs help families access their child’s medical care by providing accommodations near hospitals and essential resources. We believe the entire family needs comfort and support when a child is sick and should be fully involved with health care providers about the care and services their child receives.
Ronald McDonald House programs provide meals, activities, laundry and many other services to strengthen families and promote healing when children need healthcare.
When a child is sick, the entire family needs to be supported. Ronald McDonald House does this by removing barriers to care and strengthening families by also addressing their social determinants of health.
Our services are intentionally designed for a very specific population: families of children with serious, chronic conditions.
All families who walk through our doors are being forced to navigate one of – if not the – hardest time in their lives, most often when their child has been diagnosed with a serious chronic condition such as cancer, a complex heart condition, or one requiring specialized NICU or PICU care.
Caregivers come to us already carrying economic stress, housing and food insecurity needs, and high levels of anxiety and depression. And when their child is diagnosed, those pressures compound.
Families travel far and stay long, often uprooting their lives, including jobs, other children, and income, and the effects are both immediate and long-lasting.
We currently offer 11 apartments: 10 for families and one dedicated community space where families can gather for meals, volunteer activities, and specialized programs at no cost. Our apartment-style accommodations provide a true “home away from home” environment, which is especially vital for families with children who may be immunocompromised.
Address: 250 1st Avenue Boston, MA 02129
With 28 private bedrooms and bathrooms, we prioritize comfort and privacy, ensuring that every guest has a dedicated space to rest and recharge just steps away from their loved one’s bedside.We’ve designed every inch of the House to feel like home, from our fully-equipped kitchen and sunlit open spaces to our cheerful playrooms and quiet outdoor courtyard. For parents who need a moment of respite but aren’t staying overnight, our Day Use Room offers a dedicated space to catch up on work, take a refreshing shower, or simply nap and reset before heading back to the hospital.
Address: 45 Gay Street Providence, RI 02905
Address: 55 Fruit Street Boston, MA 02114
Address: 593 Eddy Street Providence, RI 02905
The Ronald McDonald House Care Mobile program, developed in partnership with Ronald McDonald House and UMass Memorial Medical Center, launched in 2000 as the first of its kind prototype. Disadvantaged children and their families often struggle with access to medical and dental care, and the Care Mobile has been a flagship program of UMass Memorial Health’s efforts to reduce healthcare disparities.
The Molar Express provides comprehensive dental services to youth up to age 21 in local communities at no out-of-pocket cost to families.
The Molar Express delivers cost-effective, high-quality dental care and health education to both rural and urban areas.
