Frequently Asked Questions
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Families of seriously ill or injured children, 18 years of age or younger, who are receiving treatment at a Boise area hospital or clinic. Families must reside outside of Ada County and initially be referred by a social worker or medical professional.
A family can stay at the House for as long as the child is receiving inpatient or outpatient medical treatment at a local hospital and/or clinic. Some families stay with us for one night and some for several months, it all depends on the individual child’s illness and treatment.
Local McDonald’s restaurant owner/operators generously fund portions of the annual operating costs of Ronald McDonald House Idaho. However, the majority of the annual operating income comes from the community through individual donors, businesses, and fundraising events.
Families of seriously ill or injured children, 18 years of age or younger, who are receiving treatment at a Boise area hospital or clinic. Families must reside outside of Ada County and initially be referred by a social worker or medical professional.
Volunteers come to the House to provide breakfast, lunch, or dinner for our families on a regular basis along with baking snack items for families to enjoy. The House also maintains a stock of various food items for families to prepare meals themselves throughout their stay.
The generosity of the community is what keeps the doors of the House open. No family is ever turned away for their inability to pay. We ask families for a recommended donation of $10 per night for their stay, however, over 70% of the families we serve cannot afford to make this donation. It costs Ronald McDonald House Idaho over $200 per night (source: per diem rates for Idaho) to provide a room, meals, and amenities for a family. By making a donation to our organization, you are helping cover the difference between what a family donates and the actual costs associated with an overnight stay. A financial gift, an in-kind gift, or a gift of time are all ways you can make a difference. Make a donation HERE.
The Ronald McDonald House Family Room in Idaho Falls provides comfort and support to families with ill or injured children receiving medical care at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC). The Family Room has 4 sleep rooms, a kitchen, laundry facilities, and more and is located inside the walls of EIRMC.
The Ronald McDonald House Family Room is located inside the Sunnyside Professional Building at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC) in Idaho Falls. The Family Room is a short walk from EIRMC’s NICU.
The Family Room is staffed by Ronald McDonald House Idaho staff and volunteers.
Yes. Consistent with the mission of Ronald McDonald House Idaho, use of the Family Room is restricted to guests of children hospitalized in specific pediatric departments, such as the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) or the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). These are generally located adjacent to the Family Room.
Ronald McDonald House Idaho is responsible for the management of Ronald McDonald House Idaho programs offered statewide, including the Family Room program in Eastern Idaho.
The services of the Family Room are offered at no cost. Generous contributions and donations from the community make this possible. Make a donation HERE.
The Family Room at EIRMC is available to parents and families of pediatric patients receiving treatment at EIRMC. EIRMC is the only Level III NICU in the region, serving as the referral center for southeast Idaho, western Wyoming, and southern Montana.
