Getting started.
Who this helps
Families of children up to age 21 receiving medical care at Maine Medical Center, Barbara Bush Children's Hospital, or other partner facilities. Referrals come from hospital social workers.
How to get started
Ask your child's hospital social worker for a referral, or call (207) 780-6282 directly. Stays are free or by donation.
How they can help.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maine operates the Portland house plus family rooms in hospitals to keep families close to their hospitalized children. Stays are free or by donation, no family is ever turned away for inability to pay.
- Overnight lodging for families
- Meals for guest families
- Hospital family rooms
- Sibling support and play areas
What to have ready.
Personal items, medical paperwork, and any comfort items for your child.
Call with your questions