But a sick child needs more than just good medical attention. A child needs the emotional support and understanding of parents. Parents, in turn, need a place where they can draw additional strength and find stability when the child is ill. People in communities throughout Wisconsin and neighboring states responded to the plea for funds to renovate an existing structure suitable for the House. Families must live outside the Marshfield city limits.
Rooms are available on a first come, first serve basis.
If no rooms are available, the family's name is put on a waiting list and they are notified of the earliest vacancy. Unfortunately, advanced reservations are not accepted. In addition, children receiving outpatient treatment may stay there with their parents, yet still be close to the medical facility should problems arise. The Ronald McDonald House has the capability to lodge 10 families. Not only for sleeping, the House helps ease the financial burden by providing generously stocked kitchen and laundry facilities, a play room, comfortable living rooms and an outdoor deck and play area, all for a minimal nightly fee.