Ronald McDonald House Family Room

Located within the Allied Services John P. Moses, Esq. Pediatric Rehabilitation Center - Scranton

Located within the Allied Services John P. Moses, Esq. Pediatric Rehabilitation Center – Scranton

Allied Services, in partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities, proudly opened the Ronald McDonald House Family Room at the John P. Moses, Esq. Pediatric Rehabilitation Center in Scranton. While Ronald McDonald House is widely known for providing comfortable, home-like spaces within or near hospitals, this Family Room is the first of its kind located in an outpatient pediatric rehabilitation setting.

Designed with families in mind, the space offers a welcoming environment where parents, caregivers, and siblings can relax, recharge, and take a break - without leaving the care setting. The Family Room provides a place to enjoy a nutritious snack, rest between appointments, or help siblings catch up on homework, all just steps away from their child’s therapy sessions.

For many families served at Allied Services, medical care does not end at the hospital. Children with complex medical needs often attend multiple therapy appointments each week across several disciplines, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Families may spend extended periods of time at the center, particularly when more than one child is receiving services. The Family Room acknowledges the realities of outpatient care and ensures families feel supported, welcomed, and cared for throughout their time at Allied Services.

The first Ronald McDonald House Family Room in the United States opened in 1992 to provide families with a place to regain their own strength while remaining close to their child’s bedside. The Family Room at Allied Services extends that mission beyond hospital walls - meeting families where care continues every day.

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