We believe that when a child is hospitalized, the love and support of family is a powerful positive influence in their recovery.
Our goal is to provide a relaxing, home-like environment filled with support during our guests’ time of need. Our House was built on the simple idea that nothing else should matter when a family is focused on the health of their child – not where they can afford to stay, where they’ll get their next meal, or where they’ll sleep at night.
Reservations to stay at the House are based on medical necessity and room availability.
Family members supporting a child at the Golisano Children’s Hospital in Burlington are eligible to stay at the Ronald McDonald House if;
Please note: The first step in securing a room at the Ronald McDonald House is to talk to your child’s case manager at the hospital. A case manager or medical professional must make all referrals.
Families are never asked to pay to stay at the Ronald McDonald House. Our services are free of charge. We require a $25 refundable security deposit to cover any potential damage. We reserve the right to charge additional cleaning and/or damage fees if necessary.
Most of our guest families come from Vermont and northern New York State; however, we have had families and individuals from 39 other states and several foreign countries. All of our guests have a child receiving medical treatment at the Golisano Children’s Hospital at the UVM Medical Center.
