Ellen Rogers is the estranged mother of Callie Rogers, the patient in Runaways, She was portrayed by actress Darlene Vogel. Callie convinced House to treat her as an adult so he wouldn't report her to child services. However, his team grew suspicious and Adams finally got the opportunity to report to child services that there was an unaccompanied minor in the hospital. Finally, Ellen showed up, and was immediately rejected by her daughter. When Adams inquired why, Callie told her that Ellen had abused her.