In order to secure a spot at Ronald McDonald House Washington DC, whether it’s a day pass or an overnight stay, families must be referred by a healthcare or family support professional.
For more detailed information about eligibility criteria and how to refer a family, check out our referral partners webpage.
For families not staying in one of the Houses, day use services allow families access to the Houses’ common areas, including:
Note: A referral and background check are still required for Day Use. To apply, you must follow the same process as applying to stay at a House.
From cooking to hosting activities, you or your team can come together at the DC and NoVA Houses to volunteer. Different ways to volunteer include:
There are many ways to help families stay close.
From Wish List donations to monthly giving, fundraising and Rounding Up at McDonald’s — every act of support helps families during a child’s medical crisis.
Research continues to show that children heal better when families can stay close, stay involved and remain part of their care.
Ronald McDonald House helps remove barriers so families can stay together during some of the hardest moments of their lives — supporting better connection, stronger participation in care and improved family wellbeing.
We welcome medical partners to tour our Houses, meet our teams, and learn more about our services.
If you’re interested in touring a House or if you’d like to receive more information, please contact [email protected]
