Note: Only the groups above can refer a family to a House. Referrals submitted by anyone outside these approved groups may not be eligible for review.
To be eligible to stay at Ronald McDonald House Washington DC, families must:
When filling out a referral request, please be prepared to include:
Once you have gathered the required information, complete the referral form below:
After a referral is submitted, we will contact all family members age 18 and older to begin the background check process and provide next steps. Families should regularly check emails to make sure they don’t miss any outreach.
Families will be notified of House availability 1-3 days before the requested arrival date.
If there is no availability at one of the Houses, families will be automatically added to a waitlist.
Our staff will remain in communication with referral partners as needed to support families throughout their stay.
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.
The Ronald McDonald House Resource Link helps families and care providers find support for a wide range of needs and medical conditions, including:
We welcome referral partners to tour our Houses, meet our teams, and learn more about our services.
If you’re interested in touring a House, meeting with a member of our staff, or would like to receive more information, please contact [email protected]
