Sometimes the best chance for the recovery of an ill or injured child is traveling to a hospital or treatment center that may be far from home. This puts most families in a very difficult situation. For a child, not having mom or dad near during a critical time is stressful, even frightening, and can also slow recovery time. For the parents, expenses mount quickly and their minds are constantly weighing the factors of life with the health and well- being of their child.

That’s why the Tampa Bay Ronald McDonald Houses are so important. These houses, close to major hospitals and treatment facilities, are a “home-away-from-home,” specially modified to comfortably accommodate families. This keeps them close to their child and the people who are caring for the child’s health. The houses have a suggested room fee for staying, but families in need are never turned away thanks to the generosity of our partners, our donors and our volunteers.  Ronald McDonald House Charities Tampa Bay provides many of the comforts of home in our private guest rooms, such as fully equipped kitchens, laundry facilities, recreation areas and more.

We invite you to visit our network of 4 houses that care for 2,000 families a year and see for yourself what a difference love can make in the health of a child.

Learn more about how your family can use our services so you can focus on your child’s health and well-being: How to Stay