Ronald McDonald House Idaho: Boise
Ronald McDonald House Idaho: Boise

Request a Room—Ronald McDonald House Idaho: Boise

The Ronald McDonald House Idaho: Boise serves families with a seriously ill or injured child being treated at a Boise area medical facility. Here you will find not only a comfortable place to stay while in the Treasure Valley, but you will find support, care, understanding and compassion from staff, volunteers and other families staying at the House.

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Referrals should be submitted two weeks in advance whenever possible.

Note: Only families who’ve stayed with us in 2026 can submit their own referral. If you haven’t stayed with us in 2026, please talk to your medical provider about a referral. For questions about eligibility or the application process, please call the House at 208-336-5478.

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Eligibility

To be eligible to stay at the Ronald McDonald House Idaho: Boise, families must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a parent or legal guardian who has a child 18 years of age or younger receiving treatment at a Boise medical facility
  • Reside outside of Ada County, Idaho
  • Have a social worker or physician start the referral process to stay

Procedures

The Ronald McDonald House Idaho: Boise is unable to take reservations because we never know how long a child may need to hospitalized. Because of this, when a referral is made by a social worker or physician, families are placed on a “wait list” for the date they are expected to arrive. Once placed on the “wait list” families will need to contact the House the day before they plan to arrive to check room availability.

Important Things

  • We are unable to take reservations because we never know how long a child may need to be hospitalized
  • Check-in’s start at 8:00 am and must be completed prior to 8:30 pm
  • One room per patient with a maximum of 6 adults per room
  • No smoking allowed in the House
  • Children under 18 must be supervised by their parents at all times
  • Families must follow general House rules
  • Families must be respectful and tolerant of other families who are equally concerned about the well-being of their own children
  • Recommended donation rate is $10 per night, however no family is ever turned away if they are unable to pay
  • CLICK HERE to find resources to help meet your child’s immediate and long-term needs

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