​​Our Purpose
Provide safe environments for adults with disabilities to
grow and flourish: through housing, programming, funding,
​​and the support of others.
We make this happen through the following:
  • Provide educational and recreational programs for the clients served by LCKS.
  • Provide information to families/guardians regarding financial, advocacy and health issues affecting their loved ones with I/DD.
  • Foster better understanding and promote good relations with other groups, organizations and companies providing services for the I/DD population.

​Organizational Membership an​d Structure

  • Membership is open to any individual who is a family member, guardian or friend of a client served by Life Centers of Kansas
  • Governance is by a volunteer Board of Directors.
  • Project committees are formed as needed to reach the goals and objectives of the organization.

Board Members

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​ Back Row: 
Jay Terry (fundraising),
Machele Haskin (treasurer), 
Connie Hart (secretary and staff recognition);
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Front Row:
Nancy Donahue (Home-Liaisons co-chair),
Beverly Williamson (chairperson),
Sara Zerr (Advocacy and education committee)
Not pictured Dr. James Wise - Vice-Chairman

​​2020 Goals and Objectives

  • Develop and research programs promoting healthy lifestyles for the I/DD population.
  • Celebrate family and friends through the Home Liaison program
  • Organize and implement educational forums for families regarding financial issues, local and state laws/policies affecting the I/DD community, government social service programs for the I/DD community and more.
  • Promote and plan a variety of weekend activities for clients in the LCKS residential program.
  • Investigate innovative housing models throughout the United States for individuals with I/DD.
  • Recognize outstanding LCKS staff members through family/client nomination process

Educational/Informational Programs

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​Mike McCary and Sarah Knutsen of the Northeast Office Resource Center for Independent Living, one of the sites for
​the University of Kansas Assistive Technology for Kansans (ATK)
Home Liaison Recognition 
Our hard working home liaison volunteers are responsible for creating special events and activities for our residents. 
Staff Recognition 
​​​​We can't thank the staff for all they do for our residents! Our recognition program lets them know how much we appreciate and acknowledge their dedication to our residents.  ​Awards are given out quarterly.
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Joyce Waringa receiving outstanding Staff Award ​for the Second Quarter! Congratulations!
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Pictured: Connie Hart, Janna Dworkis, Joyce Waringa, Beverly Williamson.
Charlotte Whitley, could not be present, she received the Staff Award for the First Quarter. Congratulations!
Have any questions? Want to find out more?
​Contact info@friendsandfamilyoflcks.org