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Eligibility Information

Any family with a child hospitalized in a local medical facility is eligible to stay at the Ronald McDonald House. Priority is assessed by the social and medical needs of the family, occupancy levels of the House, and distance traveled to obtain treatment.

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Additional Eligibility Factors

  1. Age of Patient: The patient receiving treatment must be 18 years of age or younger. Persons over 18 who are being treated or receiving care at a children’s hospital may also be eligible.
  2. Permanent Residence: RMH is a temporary “home-away-from-home.” Families who stay at the House must maintain an active permanent physical address.
  3. Length of Stay: The length of stay at the House is not solely determined by the length of hospitalization, and there is no guarantee as to length of stay. Consideration will be given to families from out of state and those receiving end of life care. A family’s need for lodging is evaluated regularly by guest services staff. If a room is unoccupied for more than 48 hours, a guest will be asked to check out. House staff must be notified if the assigned family will be leaving for more than 24 hours. Guest services staff will communicate with a patient’s social worker before a family is asked to check out.
  4. Lodging Minors: A minor is anyone who is under age 18. Prospective guests under age 18 must be registered by a parent or legal guardian. Unaccompanied minor parents of a hospitalized child must also be registered by their legal parent or guardian.
  5. Conduct: All guests are expected to empathize, understand, and be tolerant of other people’s beliefs, backgrounds, and cultures. Only those families who have the ability to function in a communal environment may stay at the House.
  6. Non-Eligibility: Non-eligible families will be asked to leave the House within 24 to 72 hours at the discretion of guest services staff or Director of Operations.

We Do Not Discriminate

The Ronald McDonald House® of San Diego, which is operated by Ronald McDonald House Charities® of San Diego, does not discriminate against any person or family based upon race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identification, pregnancy, military status, or ability to pay.

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Red Shoe Day: Give Today!
May 24, 2023
Red Shoe Day: Give Today!
Nov 1, 2022 Snacks Needed Between Meal Services
Mar 27, 2023 Support our Day Visitors
Mar 27, 2023 Host a Holiday Activity
Jul 22, 2023 Ride for a Cause
Sep 18, 2023 32nd Golf Invitational
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Around The House

Celebrating our RMCHSD Volunteers
Celebrating our RMCHSD Volunteers

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2022 at San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House
2022 at San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House

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New Cargo Van Supports Meals for Families
New Cargo Van Supports Meals for Families

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Stories From Our Families

A New Chance at Life
A New Chance at Life
Together from Day One
Together from Day One
Emma Joy’s Journey
Emma Joy’s Journey
Declan’s Crew
Declan’s Crew
Together with Valeria
Together with Valeria
Cheering for Kayla
Cheering for Kayla
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2929 Children's Way, San Diego, CA 92123

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