The Ronald McDonald House is a home-away-from-home for families who do not live in Phoenix, often not even in Arizona, but who come to Phoenix for medical treatment and attention needed by their child. The child may be in the hospital or at the House receiving out-patient care from the provider. There is no care given by staff at the House to the children; temporary comfortable living quarters are provided for the minimal cost per night. Stays are unlimited but usually average 5-7 days at a time. Families often stay at the House while the child is in the hospital, traveling back and forth for meals and a night’s sleep.