Family Resource Center

The Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware’s Family Resource Center and Ronald McDonald Family Room® is an environment of rest and relaxation for families and caregivers. Located on the third floor of the duPont Pavillion, this is a space where families can regroup, grab a complimentary cup of coffee or snack, and check email, all remaining close to where their child is being treated. Children must be supervised by an adult during their visit (child care is not provided).

Hours of Operation (subject to change without notice):

Monday: 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Closed 4:00-4:30 p.m. daily for staff meals during COVID guidelines

Features & Amenities

Thanks to a joint partnership of the Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware and Ronald McDonald House of Delaware, you can enjoy 24/7 access to:

• Kitchenette with microwave to make snacks or a light meal
• Laundry facilities (for inpatient caregivers)
• Business center including Computer, Fax machine, copier and printer
• Telephones
• Phone Charging station
• Free internet access and wireless service
• Low-cost vending machines
• Library
• Showers (for inpatient caregivers; linens and toiletries are provided)
• Restroom
• Three Sleep Rooms (Social Work referral is required for overnight use)
• Napping is available Monday-Thursday 9:30am-2:00pm and Friday 11:30am-2:00pm when the FRC is open and staffed by a volunteer/staff. Napping is eligible to Family Care Providers of an inpatient or a patient in the emergency room who is waiting to be admitted as an inpatient, or Caregivers of Surgical Services patients, and PACU families. Napping is provided on a first-come-first-serve basis.