Ronald McDonald Family Room
Ronald McDonald Family Room at UAMS
Our third program, the Ronald McDonald Family Room, is located on the neonatal intensive care floor (NICU) at UAMS. Families walking through the door find a soothing environment where they can rest and regroup, steps from their baby’s room. All Ronald McDonald House programs, services, and accommodations are free to those we serve.
All reservations must be made by a hospital representative. To learn more about staying at the Ronald McDonald House Arkansas, please see your family services associate at the hospital.
Since opening in 2020, this program has served more than 13,000 NICU families, providing them with overnight stays and daytime respite.
Like the hospital, Ronald McDonald House programs are designed with a focus on family-centered care. Research shows that staying close by allows parents to better communicate with their child’s medical team and improves adherence to complicated treatment plans. We have heard from parents that having a place to care for themselves and near their baby’s room, enables them to focus and regroup to make critical medical decisions.
The Ronald McDonald Family Room has four overnight suites giving families much-needed time together and a good night’s rest. In the communal area, parents can take a hot shower or start a load of laundry, watch television, enjoy planned activities, and a play space for children. Families have access to a breakfast bar, grab-and-go snacks, beverages, and meal program options for dinner.
When families step inside they instantly experience a sense of serenity thanks to our caring staff and volunteers.
Currently, there are 270 Family Rooms across the globe. The Ronald McDonald Family Room is the first of its kind in central Arkansas.
Contact us
Ronald McDonald Family Room Program Manager: Lauren Lavender, lauren@rmhcar-nla.org
To donate items for the Ronald McDonald Family Room, find our wish list here
To learn about volunteer opportunities at the Ronald McDonald Family Room, contact Erica Carlock at erica@rmhcar-nla.org