Ronald McDonald House of New York City [visit web site] Since 1978, Ronald McDonald House has provided a safe, supportive, and caring environment for children and their families in time of crisis. Here families find a strong, supportive, and caring environment that encourages and nurtures the development of child-to-child and parent-to-parent support systems. Every day, children form friendships with other children and, through these bonds, regain a sense of control and experience the fun of childhood.