Parent Resources: Local Resources
Area housing resources
The Philadelphia area offers a number of housing resources to families undergoing treatment in the area. Two of the most popular choices are described here.
Ronald McDonald Houses
Two area Ronald McDonald Houses, located in Philadelphia and nearby Southern New Jersey, serve as a home away from home to many families receiving care during pregnancy at the Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment. Each facility maintains beautiful private rooms as well as shared living rooms, kitchen facilities and laundry rooms. Note: To secure a reservation at either of these facilities, please obtain a referral from a member of the treatment staff at the Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment.
Hosts for Hospitals
This nonprofit program provides free or minimal cost lodging at private volunteer host homes for out-of-town families who travel to Philadelphia to obtain medical care. For additional information, please call 610-660-6667 or visit http://www.hostsforhospitals.com/.
Things to do in Philadelphia
If you will be in Philadelphia for an extended stay, you may be able to take advantage of our area’s many cultural and recreational activities. These Web sites provide information about museums, restaurants, public transportation and weather patterns.
Web sites
Independence Visitor’s Center
http://www.independencevisitorcenter.com/bookit.htm
Philadelphia Convention and Visitor’s Bureau
http://www.pcvb.org/ab_phil/index.asp
Fodors online Philadelphia Guide
http://www.fodors.com/miniguides/mgresults.cfm?destination=philadelphia@119
Philadelphia Tourism and Marketing
http://www.gophila.com/index.htm
Philadelphia Weather
http://www.wunderground.com/US/PA/Philadelphia.html
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority – SEPTA
http://www.septa.org
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