Ronald McDonald Family Room® at Covenant

Located in the pediatric unit at Covenant HealthCare, the Ronald McDonald Family Room® offers a warm, supportive space for families to rest and recharge, just steps from their child’s bedside. Featuring amenities like kitchens, sleeping areas, and lounges, it allows families to stay close while preserving a sense of normalcy throughout their child’s hospitalization. By lightening the challenges of prolonged hospital stays, Ronald McDonald Family Rooms® enable families to focus on their child’s recovery and well-being.

Ronald McDonald Family Room® at Covenant HealthCare Highlights:

  • Ronald McDonald House Charities Mid-Michigan services and support for families are provided at no cost for families.
  • The space provides patients’ families with a place to take a break, have a snack, and freshen up just steps from the child’s bedside.
  • The Ronald McDonald Family Room® provides three private rooms with beds, two wellness rooms providing privacy to family members, two bathrooms equipped with showers, a pantry, and a kitchenette.
  • A full-time staff member will be on-site to provide compassion and support when families visit the Family Room as they navigate their child’s medical journey.
  • The Ronald McDonald Family Room® is made possible by a generous investment in support from Ronald McDonald House Charities Mid-Michigan, Covenant Healthcare Foundation, Frankenmuth Auto Fest, and William F. McNally Family Foundation.

Amenities

  • Kitchen and snacks
  • Private bathrooms and shower facilities
  • Sleeping rooms
  • Internet access
  • Reading materials
  • A seating area with a television
  • A quiet room
Photos of the Ronald McDonald Family Rooms at Covenant Children's Hospital

Volunteers

Volunteers at the Ronald McDonald Family Room® at Covenant HealthCare play a vital role in creating a welcoming and supportive environment for families. They assist with various tasks, such as greeting and checking in families, keeping the facilities clean and organized, and ensure supplies are stocked. Their presence and dedication help ensure that the Family Room remains a comforting and well-maintained space, allowing families to focus on their child's care and recovery.

The Ronald McDonald Family Room® relies heavily on community volunteers and donations to sustain operations. We interview, screen, and onboard all volunteers to ensure safety and that there is a good fit for the position.

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