Standing Beside Families

How Direct Financial Assistance Supported the Switzer’s

For Macee and her husband, Cameron, becoming foster parents was a leap of faith and an act of love. In just over a year, their Terre Haute home has been filled with the joy and challenges that come with caring for children who have complex needs. Among them is Hannah, a bright and resilient 4-year-old who the Switzer’s hope to adopt.

Hannah faces significant medical challenges that require frequent therapies, multiple specialists, and long trips to both Indianapolis and Cincinnati for care. For this young couple, managing the time, travel, and costs has stretched them thin. Macee even stepped away from her career to be more available for the children’s constant appointments. Add with the purchase of a larger vehicle to fit two wheelchairs, their disposable income has all but disappeared.

Direct financial assistance from The Villages of Indiana helped ease these burdens. When The Ronald McDonald House was full during Hannah’s last two hospital stays, The Villages covered hotel costs. During other emergency visits to the hospital and an in-home quarantine, The Villages helped with meals, so the family could focus on Hannah’s care. Assistance also covered special prescription glasses for Hannah and medications for their foster son, Liam, during an insurance lapse.

These seemingly small supports carried enormous weight for the Switzer’s, providing relief in moments when everything felt overwhelming.

“Without the unwavering support from The Villages, we would’ve struggled to focus on our own wellbeing while still being present with Hannah and Liam. We appreciate everyone from the bottom of our hearts.” — Macee S.

For the Switzer’s, your gifts mean more than financial help, they mean peace of mind, comfort in crisis, and the ability to keep going when the days are long and exhausting.

This is what direct financial assistance does. It meets families where they are, easing the burdens that come with fostering children with complex needs. And it reminds parents like Macee and her husband that they’re not alone, that a community of donors stands behind them, ensuring they can keep saying “yes” to children who need them most. Not everyone is called to be a foster parent, but we can all play a part in supporting those who are. Donate Today!