About Us

Since 1981, Ronald McDonald House of Fort Worth has served families who have traveled to Fort Worth for their child's medical treatment

Keeping Families Close

It’s hard to imagine being away from your sick child. That’s why the Ronald McDonald House of Fort Worth (RMHFW) supports families who must travel far from home for their child’s urgent medical care.

RMHFW gives a family with a sick child what they need most — each other.

Our Mission

The Ronald McDonald House of Fort Worth offers a supportive, home-like community that eases burdens for seriously ill children and their families.

Our Vision

Our vision is to reach all families in need of our services.

What Our Chapter Does

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Ronald McDonald House

A "home away from home" for families with hospitalized children.

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Ronald McDonald Family Room

A friendly place for families to rest and recharge in the hospital.

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Day Program

Family-centric atmosphere just steps away from local hospitals in the Fort Worth Medical District.

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Hospitality Cart Program

Our Hospitality Cart offers essential items such as snacks, toiletries and more for parents who can't leave a child's bedside.

Our History

The Ronald McDonald House of Fort Worth (RMHFW) opened its doors in a stately, historic mansion on 8th Avenue with 11 family bedrooms in 1981.

By 1996, demand was so great that a new 20-bedroom House was built just one block from Cook Children’s Medical Center and Harris Methodist Hospital.

As those hospitals grew, so did the need for our services:

  • In 2004, RMHFW expanded to serve 38 families each night.
  • In 2004, a Ronald McDonald Family Room was opened inside Cook Children’s Medical Center.  
  • In August 2013, RMHFW opened its latest 20,000 square foot expansion. The House can now serve up to 57 families each night.
  • In 2018, RMHFW launched the Day Program to further our mission impact on families who are not currently staying at the House.
  • In 2019, the Hospitality Cart Program was initiated at Cook Children’s Medical Center and Baylor Scott & White All Saints.

Make a Difference for Families & Children

Parents don’t know when their children will need medical help. But they should know they can always access the care they need. And with your help, we can support them all throughout their journey.