Ronald McDonald House Family Room opens at Allied Services

New space offers families a place to rest and recharge during outpatient pediatric rehabilitation

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Ronald McDonald House Charities and Allied Services celebrated the grand opening of the Ronald McDonald House Family Room at the John P. Moses, Esq. Pediatric Rehabilitation Center in Scranton. The new space is designed to provide a welcoming environment where parents, caregivers, and siblings can relax, recharge, and take a break without leaving the care setting.

Why it matters

The Family Room extends the mission of Ronald McDonald House beyond the hospital walls, meeting families where care continues every day. It recognizes the realities of outpatient care and offers a place for families to feel supported, welcomed, and cared for.

The details

The Family Room provides a place for families to enjoy a nutritious snack, take a moment to rest, or help siblings catch up on homework - all just steps away from their child's therapy sessions. It is the first of its kind located in an outpatient pediatric rehabilitation setting.

  • The grand opening ceremony was held on Friday, February 27, 2026.

The players

Ronald McDonald House Charities

A non-profit organization that provides comfortable, homelike spaces within or near hospitals for families with children receiving medical care.

Allied Services

A healthcare provider that operates the John P. Moses, Esq. Pediatric Rehabilitation Center in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Bill Conaboy

The president and CEO of Allied Services.

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What they’re saying

“This space recognizes the realities of outpatient care. It's a place where families can feel supported, welcomed and cared for — just as much as the patients themselves.”

— Bill Conaboy, President and CEO of Allied Services (The Times-Tribune)

The takeaway

The new Ronald McDonald House Family Room at Allied Services' pediatric rehabilitation center demonstrates how healthcare providers are expanding their support for families beyond the hospital setting, recognizing the ongoing needs of caregivers and siblings during outpatient care.