Guest Stay Request

Thank you for your interest in staying with us!

Eligibility requirements:

  • Accommodation at the Ronald McDonald House is provided for parents/guardians, siblings or essential caregivers who will be directly involved in the daily support of the pediatric patient.
  • Families must have a child under the age of 21 that is being treated at UF Health Shands Children's Hospital.
  • Families must reside outside of Alachua county.

Please note that Ronald McDonald House guests are required to be referred by a medical facility, social worker, or designated nurse clinician.


Stay Request:
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Patient Information:
If you are currently expecting, the expected child should be listed as the patient. If you do not have a name yet, please list as "Baby Boy" or "Baby Girl." The date of birth should be the expected due date/induction date.

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Inpatient - Hospitalized   Outpatient - Non-Hospitalized   Both, during this stay.

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Guest Information:
Who can stay?

Temporary housing is offered for the primary caretakers who will be directly involved with the daily support of the patient. Maximum occupancy is 6 people. Only one room is provided per patient family.

Eligibility:

To be able to stay at our house:

  • The patient must be 21 years of age or younger, single, and receiving medical treatment in Gainesville
  • The family must live outside of Alachua County
  • All adults 18 years or older requesting to stay overnight must:
    • Agree to a criminal background screening and meet RMHCNCF screening standards
    • Present valid photo identification at check-in
  • Parents of the patient must be over 18 years old; if not, they must have an immediate family member over 18 years of age with them at all times in the House
  • All overnight guests and visitors must meet our Healthy House Policy requirements. Call 352-374-4404 ext. 222 if you have any questions

**Please make sure all names are entered as they appear on your Driver's License or Identification card. Entrance into the House may be delayed if the information on file does not match your driver's license.**

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Additional Information:
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Referral Contact Name
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Referral Contact Number

Wheelchair Access Requested?

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Are you or any additional guests currently under investigation or have an open case with DCF/Child Protective Services?
If yes, please provide the name and contact information for your case worker:
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