Values, Mission, Vision 

Who We Are

We are a 501(c)(3) corporation, operating in the State of Kansas dedicated to enhancing the lives of all clients of Life Centers of Kansas.

What We Believe

VALUES
​Our decisions and actions will be consistent with our mission and vision, striving to always act with integrity, accountability, respect and dignity, through  teamwork, continuous learning and advocacy.

What We Do

MISSION
​To enrich the lives of clients served by Life Centers of Kansas by commitments to the following:
  • Fund raising that will enable us to help improve the quality of life for all LCKS clients, especially those with little or no family or other external support.
  • Collaboration With LCKS Management: identify and fund appropriate agreed upon initiatives from Life Centers business plan that is within the scope of FFLCKS nonprofit status                                         
  •  Information and educational opportunities: Help enable the Families and Guardians to better plan and implement appropriate health, financial, advocacy and life planning initiatives.
  • Support better communication: Provide opportunities for board members, parents/guardians to know one  another by sharing experiences, and knowledge  gained in caring for our loved ones.
VISION
​The FFLCKS organization will be a visible and contributing presence in supporting a future characterized by the following:
  • Annual and sustained success in planning and implementing fund raising events sufficient to impact the lives of current and future LCKS clients, families and support network.
  • A growing organization composed of an appropriate mix of family members/guardians and external professionals dedicated to furthering the mission of FFLCKS.
  •  Seeking grants and other awards of funding from outside sources that enable us to expand important and relevant initiatives, consistent with our mission and goals.
  • Increased involvement of families/guardians and other dedicated supporters through meetings, projects and programs that directly support the  FFLCKS mission and goals.               

Previous Accomplishments

  • FFLCKS donated 10 iPads to initiate the technology center at the new day service facility.
  • ·Initiated a meal program where clients helped learn to prepare meals which in turn were served  to all group homes once a month.
  • The 2022 Annual campaign was completed and netted over $12,000. 
  • ·A food pantry was established and opened in November 2018 and closed at the end of 2022. . A Pilot Nutrition Education program for house managers was funded for 2022.
  • ·Angel Tree Christmas gifts and Christmas Day Meals for clients in need were funded.
  • ·Through the Client Needs Program we made numerous donations of clothing , bedding, personal hygiene supplies and other necessities to clients who had little or no support system.
  • ·The 2023 Golf tournament was held at Prairie Highlands, netting over $30,000.
  • ·We designed, developed and launched  a website and  Facebook page for FFLCKS.

​​2023 Goals 

Develop a check list and criteria for initiatives to be funded

Develop awareness in and beyond LCKS/FFLCKS on relevant IDD topics

Initiate at least two fundraisers including an annual golf tournament and   annual campaign.  
Develop and implement a strategy for changing the Mill Levy Criteria that funds services in Johnson County.5.        

Have an annual meeting of all parents/guardians in May to determine the needs of the organization, network with families and give them an overview of the years accomplishments.

Support, strategize, and prioritize programs that benefit the overall health, fitness and nutrition of each client

Support  cultural experiences including memberships to museums and Union Station as well as holiday programs including Angel Tree project and Christmas dinner especially for those with limited and community support.

Organize and implement at least  one educational program  (First  one to be the first week of November) for families of IDD clients regarding such issues as aging, and and navigating the complexes of caring for their loved ones with IDD.

 Initiate 2-3 special  events around group homes that may include parent/guardian involvement. (March wine and cheese get together, summer ice cream social with Golden Scoops)

Investigate innovative housing models both locally and throughout the United States for individuals with I/DD and assist Life Centers in supporting the needs of an increasing aging population.  
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Have any questions? Want to find out more?
​Contact info@friendsandfamilyoflcks.org