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Health Related Temporary Housing | Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa

Location Name
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa

1441 Pleasant Street, Des Moines, IA 50314

Eligibility
Children ages 0-21 with pediatric illness
Required documents
Background Check
(515) 243-2111
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Main Phone

(515) 724-0700
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Main Phone

Application process
When families check child into a hospital the pediatric nurse, social worker or physician will call to check on availability and submit a referral on behalf of the family
Fees
$10 room deposit, in certain limited situations will waive the fee
Service area
Polk County, IA

Offers an 18 bedroom facility near Blank Children's Hospital and a 17 bedroom facility inside MercyOne that provides short-term lodging for families from outside Des Moines and Des Moines who bring their children here to be treated for serious illness.

Last assured
08/08/2025
Providing organization
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa
Provides short-term and long-term lodging for families who bring their children to any local medical facility for medical treatment.