Ronald McDonald House of Connecticut
Featuring 18 guest rooms and 2 respite rooms, the Ronald McDonald House of Connecticut is just steps away from the Yale-New Haven Children’s Hospital, serving the needs of families with children undergoing essential and specialized medical treatment at hospitals and healthcare facilities around Connecticut.
Originally a 12 guest room House, the Ronald McDonald House of Connecticut’s new facility, opened in 2017, is a home away from home for families of children who are being treated at nearby hospitals including:
A home away from home
The Ronald McDonald House of Connecticut’s new House was built to double the amount of families our organization can serve each year, serving as a critical link between families and essential medical care. A warm, homelike atmosphere with comfortable beds, private baths, a well-stocked kitchen and volunteers ready to support our guests, the Ronald McDonald House of Connecticut features:
- 18 guest rooms and private baths
- A communal and handicap accessible kitchen
- Community dining room
- A standalone handicap accessible shower room
- 2 respite rooms allowing family members to rest and refresh themselves
- Free on-site laundry
Additional resources for children and families
The Ronald McDonald House of Connecticut is dedicated to keeping families together, and we strive to underline the joyous experience of family togetherness. Our House also features:
- TV lounges
- Resource center with computers
- Toddler playroom
- Teen room
- Sun rooms
- Outdoor yard with a patio, playground and garden
Getting here
The Ronald McDonald House of Connecticut serves families from all over the country and world seeking treatment at hospitals around the state. Because our House is located near the campus of Yale-New Haven Children’s Hospital, there are many options for travel to our facility.
By Air
- US Airways serves Tweed-New Haven (10 minutes from the House) with daily flights.
- Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Connecticut (50 minutes from the House).
- Airlifeline or call toll free (800) 446-1231.
- Connecticut Limo ground transportation services for: Bradley, JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark International Airports. It is best to take a taxi from Connecticut Limo to the house, 10 minutes.
By Train
- TrainAmtrak has regularly scheduled trains into and out of New Haven’s Union Station.
- Metro-North Commuter Railroad offers service between New Haven and New York City and New Haven and New London.
- It is best to take a taxi from the train station to the House, 5 minutes.
By Bus
- Greyhound and Peter Pan Trailways serve New Haven’s Union Train Station.
- It is best to take a taxi from the Union Station to the House, 5 minutes.
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Make a difference for families in need
Every day, families face the challenge of having a child in the hospital, and your generosity helps Ronald McDonald House Charities of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts keep them together. Learn more about our programs and join our community of supporters.