Have questions? We have answers.

In order to request a room, families must meet the requirements listed below and a social worker must submit an online Referral Form to get the process started. 

Who can stay at the House?

• Adult parents, legal guardians, siblings, and other family members of sick children are eligible to stay with us.
• The patient/child is younger than 21 years of age.
• The family must have permanent residence 15 miles or further from the hospital and/or RMHC Detroit.
• If the child is outpatient, the appointments should be at least twice weekly at our area hospitals in order to stay.

How many people can stay?

There is a four person limit on each room. Each family is allowed only one room.

How much does it cost to stay at the House?

Thanks to our amazing support from our donors, the cost per night for families is $0. Though after the family stays we are thankful for anything that the families can give back to the House to show their support, if they wish.

What is an adult parent? How old do I have to be to stay at the House?

Anyone 22 or older is considered an adult, and will not be turned away because of age. Parents between ages 18 and 21 may stay without an adult on a case-by-case basis, but we encourage them to bring an adult support person. Parents under 18 years of age must have an adult support person with them at all times.

Can I arrive before treatment begins/stay later?

Families can check in up to 24 hours in advance of their child’s scheduled appointments, treatment, or surgery. We are unable to take arrivals more than 24 hours in advance. Additionally, once a child is discharged families must check out within 24 hours.

How do hospital staff or families request a room?

Referrals must be filled out and submitted online by a social worker affiliated with the child’s medical care.  Please click this Referral Form link to get started.

If you have questions about your family’s eligibility, please contact our office at 313.745.5909 or email Anthony Walker at AWalker@rmhc-detroit.org

How To Find Us

4707 St. Antoine St #200, Detroit, MI 48201

Follow the Ronald McDonald House signs to the west (or back) of the Kresge Eye Institute Building. There you will see the large sign (RMH logo) at the top of the building and a black canopy. Park in the labeled parking spots directly in front of the canopy. This is temporary parking, once you are checked in our staff will direct you to park at CHM’s parking deck and utilize the shuttle back and forth to the House.

Once parked, go to canopy and press the call button to gain entry to the elevator lobby. Go to elevator and press button to open elevator doors. Once in elevator, press floor #2. This opens to our lobby and reception.