Ronald McDonald House of Arkansas
Many families travel far from home to get treatment for their seriously ill or injured children. The treatment may last a day, a month, or even longer. It's a long time to be away from home, or to divide a family. With hotels being too expensive to stay for an extended amount of time and hospital waiting rooms not able to provide the best level of comfort and privacy, there are not many options out there for families faced with such serious situations.
This is where Ronald McDonald House of Arkansas steps in and provides a solution for these families. We are more than just a house; we are a comfortable bed to sleep in when the waiting room chairs get too uncomfortable; we are a kitchen where volunteers prepare dinner almost every night of the year; and best of all, we are one less worry for families who have so many other more important concerns with their ill or injured child.
Research Shows that a Family's Presence Allows Kids to Heal Better and Faster.
Located just steps away from Arkansas Children's Hospital, we allow families to stay close to their child but still have all the amenities they need to get reenergized for the next days, weeks and months they will spend away from home. Besides private bedrooms, the Ronald McDonald House has 3 kitchens, common room, playroom, laundry facilities, library, outside playground and much more. We also allow other siblings to stay so they will not lose valuable time away from their parents. We are more than a house...we are a home away from home.
We Allow Families to Face the Weight of Illness Together
Families are stronger when they are together, which helps in the healing process. By staying at the Ronald McDonald House of Arkansas, parents can work together to get through the stressful situations. They can also better communicate with their child's medical team and keep up with complicated treatment plans when needed.
