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Family Resources

Ronald McDonald House Resource Link helps families of children facing challenges, disabilities, and healthcare needs by connecting them to essential resources that promote healing, strengthen families, and remove barriers.

Our goal is to simplify the overwhelming process of finding information online by providing curated lists of quality resources. Resource pathways allow you to browse our collection of 5,000+ verified listings by medical condition or specific need, while Parent & Pro Picks offer insights from those with first-hand experience.

You can find organizations, services, and tools for issues such as:

  • Getting a new diagnosis
  • Financial and legal concerns
  • Access to supportive services
  • Balancing needs of family members
  • Coping with stress
  • Finding accurate information
  • Coordinating care

Ronald McDonald House Resource Link also provides a robust platform for professionals to share or help find additional support for the families they serve.

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Family Life Program

The Family Life Program offers compassionate assistance to families staying at Ronald McDonald House. Our Family Life Manager, Allison, works with families to provide emotional support and address their unique concerns, ensuring families receive individualized care throughout the length of their stay and beyond.

Allison holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Louisville and has a background in medical social work. Outside of work, Allison enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her loved ones and her cat Ella. 

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Support includes:

  • Private family meetings
  • Ongoing communication with the hospital
  • Emotional support
  • Assistance with resources based on individual and family needs
  • Caregiver support groups
  • End-of-life and bereavement support
  • Aftercare support for families when they transition home

Support Groups

Caregiver Support Groups provide a space for families to connect with one another and share about their experiences. Groups are led by our Family Life Manager, Allison, in the Family Life Office at Ronald McDonald House. Support groups offered include:

  • Donuts with Allison – Tuesdays at 10:00 am
  • Lunch Bunch – Wednesdays at 1:00 pm
  • NICU Support Group – Thursdays at 6:00 pm

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