​JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE,  person with disabilities wants to be independent.

​And just like everyone else, persons with disabilities need opportunities to learn and grow throughout adulthood.

As family members, guardians and friends of individuals served by Life Centers of Kansas, we actively pursue and support those activities that enhance the quality of life experienced by our loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities

As a nonprofit organization, we work with the clients and staff of Life Centers (a residential and day service provider in Johnson County KS) offering programs that encourage the development of positive group home experiences, create opportunities for involvement in community events, offer financial assistance and work opportunities through our Friends and Family food pantry, and recognize outstanding staff members for their efforts to improve the lives of our loved ones.

Our organization provides education and information for families of Life Center clients regarding health issues, financial planning, guardianship plans, and advocacy skills. We believe that families deserve care and support. Their influence is on-going and essential to the health and well-being of their special needs family member.
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The Friends and Family organization is governed by a nine-member volunteer Board of Directors. All Directors are family members and/or guardians of a special needs adult receiving services from Life Centers of Kansas.

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Our Mission

​To enrich the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by creating programs
​that support the physical, social and mental well-being of these adults.  ​

An Evening at Martin City Melodrama -
​So much fun!

​As part of our Home Liaison Program, the residents once a quarter enjoy a event or activity. This time all the residents came together to attend the Martin City Melodrama! 
Eighty residential clients enjoyed an evening with the Martin City Melodrama.

​Dinner and a show – a real Friday night treat!

Residents assisting with our Food Pantry ​

The Food Pantry helps the house managers provide healthy fresh produce and vegetables, by supplying many of the staples through our food pantry.
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They all teamed up to bag food pantry items for the Life Center Residential Homes. 

​They are ready to come  back to help again! ​​

Everyone deserves a present at Christmas. 
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Thanks to the support of the community, family and friends, even those residents without someone to buy them a gift will have something under the tree on Christmas morning. 

Most of our residents don't ask for much, maybe a pair of socks,or a t-shirt, but no matter the gift, they are so excited! 

The gift tree shown is from the gifts donated from an Angel Tree
at Melange Dance Studio. ​​

Would you like to know more?  Contact us today!  
info@friendsandfamilyoflcks.org