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Our Programs
Learn about our 37 nationwide programs that support families with sick children
Across Canada, the 16 Ronald McDonald Houses and 21 Ronald McDonald Family Rooms give families a place to stay together while their child is being treated at a nearby hospital. A place where they can sleep, share meals, do laundry, be supported by other families, and receive the care that can help make their journey a little easier.
16 Ronald McDonald Houses
Ronald McDonald Houses give families who don’t live near a children’s hospital, a warm and compassionate home to stay together while their child is being treated at a nearby hospital, just steps away -
More than just accommodation for families with sick children, Ronald McDonald Houses provide families with:
- Private family bedrooms,
- Fully equipped kitchens
- Laundry facilities
- Playrooms
Supportive, inclusive services such as:
- Accredited education programs
- Special suites for children with suppressed immune systems
- Recreational activities
- Non-clinical support services
- Sibling support services
*Services vary house-to-house
1 House in a Hospital
In 2016, the very first Ronald McDonald House inside a Hospital in Canada opened in Windsor, Ontario. The house-within-a-hospital is a full Ronald McDonald House, but located right inside the hospital. It helps to provide relief to families going through very difficult times by providing all the comforts of home while taking care of the "little things", so that parents can spend more time caring for the most important thing, their sick child.
21 Ronald McDonald Family Rooms
Ronald McDonald Family Rooms give families a calm, medical-free space within the hospital walls, just moments away from their sick child. Whether it’s to have a moment to themselves, make a cup of coffee, or do laundry, Family Rooms offer local and out-of-town families a calm and supportive place to rest.
Research shows that a family presence in the hospital makes it easier for parents to stay up to date on their child’s condition, communicate better with their medical team, and adhere to complicated treatment plans.
RMHC Hospitality Carts
The RMHC hospitality cart serves families throughout the inpatient and outpatient wards of the Hospital. Volunteers brings comfort to families by serving them various snacks, beverages, toiletry items, and toys and activities directly to child’s hospital room.