Family Over Gold Graceful Living Home Care Celebrates Indiana Success, Announces Multi-State Expansion to Serve More Families

Family Over Gold Graceful Living Home Care, a locally owned provider of compassionate in-home care services, is proud to announce its plans to expand operations across 10 additional states by 2025. This decision comes after years of dedicated service in Indiana, where the agency has become a cornerstone of support for seniors and families navigating the challenges of aging.

Rooted in Community, Growing with Purpose

Since its founding in 2021, Family Over Gold has prioritized treating every client as an extension of their own family. "We don’t just provide care—we build relationships," says CEO Stephon Peters-Smith. "From helping clients preserve their independence to supporting families through tough transitions, we’ve seen firsthand how small acts of kindness can transform lives."

In Indiana, the agency’s impact is undeniable:

- Organized annual holiday food drives, delivering meals to seniors facing food insecurity.

- Partnered with local charities like The Salvation Army to provide free respite care for overwhelmed caregivers.

- Helped numerous families create "pleasant memories" through personalized care plans, including dementia-friendly activities and end-of-life companionship.

What Sets Family Over Gold Apart

Unlike traditional home care agencies, Family Over Gold Graceful Living’s "family-first" philosophy goes beyond clinical tasks. Their team specializes in:

- Legacy Preservation: Helping clients record life stories, compile photo albums, or write letters to loved ones.

- Celebration of Milestones: Hosting birthday parties, anniversary dinners, or virtual family reunions for homebound seniors.

- 24/7 Family Support: Offering free educational workshops on caregiver burnout, financial planning, and navigating Medicare.

Expanding with Heart

As Family Over Gold prepares to bring its unique model to 10 new states, Founder/CEO Stephon emphasizes that growth will never compromise their core values. "We’re not just expanding our reach—we’re expanding our family. Every new state will receive the same Indiana-born dedication to dignity, compassion, and community."

The seeds of Family Over Gold were planted decades ago, when [Founder/CEO Stephon] witnessed her own grandmother’s struggle to find dignified care. "She deserved more than just medication reminders and meal prep," [Name] recalls. "She deserved joy, connection, and the chance to leave a legacy." This personal journey inspired a business model where caregivers are trained not just in CPR or dementia care, but in the art of human connection.

In Indiana, that vision has blossomed into tangible impact:

-Nourishing Communities: In 2023 alone, the agency’s annual "Harvest of Hope" food drive delivered 1300 meals to seniors across [Columbus, Indianapolis, Louisville, Franklin, Seymour], partnering with local farms and chefs to provide nutrient-rich, culturally familiar dishes. One recipient, 84-year-old Martha Thompson of Indianapolis, shared: "When my caregiver brought me collard greens just like my mama used to make? I knew I wasn’t just a client—I was family."

Charity Beyond Checkbooks: Beyond monetary donations, Family Over Gold staff volunteer over 500 hours yearly at charities like [Local Partners], offering free respite care nights where overwhelmed families can recharge.

- 🏡 Moments That Outlast Us: The agency’s "Legacy Project" has helped clients create 1,200+ memory books, record oral histories, and even reunite with long-lost relatives via Zoom. "My dad passed peacefully because he finally made amends with his brother," shared client daughter Sarah Kline of Fort Wayne. "That’s the power of care that sees the whole person."

While many agencies tout "personalized care," Family Over Gold embeds it into every interaction. Caregivers are encouraged to spend unpaid time bonding with clients, whether baking cookies, tending gardens, or watching old movies.

The decision to expand followed years of requests from out-of-state families who discovered Family Over Gold through viral social media posts or relocated Indiana clients. "A daughter in Arizona begged us to help her mom after 6 agencies failed to show up," shares Andrew Kline. "We realized: Our model isn’t just ‘nice’—it’s necessary."

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