Forvis volunteers gathered in a Ronald McDonald House kitchen.
Forvis volunteers gathered in a Ronald McDonald House kitchen.

Our Programs

Supporting families with a place to stay, comfort in the hospital, and care in the community.

Our programs help families stay close, find comfort, and access care during a child’s medical journey. Explore the options below to learn how we support children and families throughout the Ohio Valley.

Washington House exterior in Evansville, Indiana.

Our Houses

A place to stay near your child’s care.

Two staff members beside the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile.

Care Mobile

Support closer to home.

Care Cart stocked with snacks, toys, and everyday essentials.

Care Cart

Small comforts during hospital days.

Hospital corridor with entrances and signage for Parent Care Rooms.

Parent Care Rooms

Time together before going home.

Need a Place to Stay?

Learn about eligibility, referrals, and what to expect.

Get Involved

Explore ways to support children and families.

Have Questions?

Our team can help you find the information you need.

Every child deserves a family by their side. Ronald McDonald House Ohio Valley provides comfort, connection, and practical support so families can focus on what matters most. Caring for their child.

Washington House exterior in Evansville, Indiana.

Our Houses

Keeping families close to care.

Washington House in Evansville, IN and Gateway House in Newburgh, IN give families a welcoming place to stay while their child receives medical care. Guest rooms and shared spaces offer rooms to rest and spend time together.

Care Mobile

Support Closer to home.

The Ronald McDonald House Care Mobile brings care into the community. This clinic on wheels provides free or reimbursed healthcare for women of childbearing age and infants up to 12 months. Learn more about how the program supports children and families.

Two staff members beside the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile.
Care Cart stocked with snacks, toys, and everyday essentials.

Care Cart

Small comforts during hospital days.

Our Care Cart brings snacks, toys, and everyday essentials to children and families in the hospital. These moments of comfort and connection can make a difficult day feel a little more manageable. See where our Care Carts are located.

Parent Care Rooms

Time together before going home.

Located at Deaconess in Henderson, Kentucky, and Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, Kentucky, Parent Care Rooms help families stay close to their infants and prepare for discharge. These spaces support bonding, feeding, and learning care routines. Placement depends on each hospital’s assessment of need.

Hospital corridor with entrances and signage for Parent Care Rooms.

Supporting Families Across the Ohio Valley

When a child needs medical care, support can take many forms—a place to stay nearby, everyday comforts during a hospital visit, or time to prepare for bringing an infant home. Ronald McDonald House Ohio Valley helps children and families through programs in Evansville, Newburgh, Henderson, and Madisonville.

Have questions about which program may meet your family’s needs? Our team can help you find information and understand the next steps.

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