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Ronald McDonald House Charities
Verified activeLast checked 2026-07-12
Ronald McDonald Houses provide lodging and meals for families of children receiving medical care, near hundreds of hospitals worldwide. Referral processes vary by house.
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- Who it serves
- Families of children in treatment, including childhood cancer.
- Audience
- Parents of a child with cancer
- Cancer types
- All cancer types
- Helpful when
- Supporting a child with cancer · During treatment
- Format
- In person
- Where
- International
- Cost
- Free for eligible people
- Eligibility
- For families of children receiving medical care; each house sets age and referral rules.
- How to access
- Referral required (often via a hospital social worker)
- Languages
- English
- Affiliation
- Affiliation confirmed: Ronald McDonald House Charities
How this listing was checked
Automated link check plus manual review of the organization's public pages confirming the program is currently offered (2026-07-12).
Next scheduled review: 2026-10-10.
Listing updates
- 2026-07-12 — Added to the directory from the organization's public website.
- 2026-07-12 — rmhc.org now redirects to ronaldmcdonaldhouse.org.
Details like eligibility, funding, and availability change — always confirm with the organization. Directory methodology
Sources: ronaldmcdonaldhouse.org
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