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Effective June 1, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon and Southwest Washington lowered its distance requirement for families eligible to stay at either of its Portland houses. Previously, families needed to live at least 50 miles away from the hospital where their child was being treated. The new policy enables families who live at least 30 miles away to stay at the houses.  Families in communities such as McMinnville, Molalla, Estacada, Woodburn, and Vernonia are now eligible to stay at the Ronald McDonald House, with a required referral from a hospital social worker.

Ronald McDonald Houses are intended to serve families who travel a long distance (typically beyond a one hour car ride) to receive treatment at Portland hospitals. Families are referred to the Ronald McDonald House when they will need to stay in Portland for days, weeks, or even months. The house allows them to stay close to their child in the hospital for a minimal cost, without the need to travel back and forth from home, or the expense of staying in a hotel room.

Click here for complete guidelines about staying at the Ronald McDonald House.