At Ronald McDonald House: Boise, we create a welcoming home away from home where families can find comfort, connection, and support. With the care of our staff, volunteers, and fellow families, parents can focus on what matters most: being together when their child needs them most.
“When you’re in crisis—because having a premature baby is absolutely a crisis, having a place to land is a lifesaver. We had a mortgage to pay and animals at home, but because we weren’t paying outrageous hotel costs, we could keep up with our bills and hold onto our home. We were just blown away by the House. We had a safe place to stay with an amazing room, clean bed, a warm shower, meals to eat, and all these wonderful amenities. It was such a comfort!”
~ Andrews Family | La Grande, OR | 131 Nights at the House
The House serves families with seriously ill or injured children being treated at a Boise area medical facility. At the House, families have a warm, comfortable place to sleep, eat, and find support, care, understanding and compassion from staff, volunteers and other families staying at the House.
The 40,000 square foot House is across the street from St. Luke’s and a short drive from Saint Alphonsus, allowing families to stay near their ill or injured child. While doctors are focused on taking care of the child, Ronald McDonald House Idaho is focused on taking care of the family. The House provides round-the-clock services to families, allowing them to better focus on their ill or injured children.
Offering support to the whole family when their child is ill or injured. Our Ronald McDonald House program help families access their child’s medical care by providing accommodations near hospitals and essential resources.
Finding comfort: The House in Boise has 48 rooms for families to stay in 365 days a year. Families have a warm, comfortable bed to sleep in, as well as other amenities to help them feel at home. Although we ask for a $10 donation per night, no family is ever turned away due to inability to pay. A majority of our families’ nights are covered by generous donors in the community.
Staying nourished: A huge part of what we do is ensure families are well fed throughout their long days. Between appointments, procedures, and long hours spent at their child’s bedside, staying well-nourished is near impossible. That’s why we provide regular meals, snacks, and other supplies so families can put all their energy into their ill or injured child.
Feeing normal: Having an ill or injured child in the hospital can be one of the most stressful times, so finding any sense of normalcy can make all the difference for families. That’s why we provide places for patients and siblings to play, family members to decompress, and for families to just be together. Providing just a little bit of normal alleviates stress and helps families feel whole.
139 E Warm Springs Ave, Boise, ID 83712
(208) 336- 5478
*Referrals should be submitted two weeks in advance whenever possible.
