News & Events
GoodLife’s Behavioral Training Extended to FY2025!
We are excited to announce that GoodLife will extend our statewide Behavioral Training program through Fiscal Year 2025! As of September, we have completed multiple trainings across Kansas, including Johnson, Douglas, Harvey, and Sedgwick counties, as well as specialized training for first responders. With five more sessions scheduled for the rest of 2024, we invite anyone interested to join our… read more
Connecting with KCRHCA: GoodLife’s iLink Presentation
On September 19, the GoodLife & iLink team had the privilege of presenting at the Kansas City Regional Home Care Association’s monthly meeting. This was an excellent opportunity for us to introduce iLink Technologies to a new audience of aging adult care professionals in the Greater Kansas City area. KCRHCA plays a vital role in promoting quality home care services,… read more
GoodLife Presents at Missouri Behavioral Health Conference
We were proud to participate in this year’s Missouri Behavioral Health Conference, where over 800 professionals from across the state gathered to discuss innovations in mental health care. GoodLife’s Chief Operations Officer, Dr. Nicole Kanaman, took center stage with her presentation on “GoodLife University’s Pyramid Model: An Agency-Wide Approach to Healthy Behavioral Practices.” Dr. Kanaman shared invaluable insights on how… read more
Celebrating Our Employees: GoodLife Staff Appreciation Week
In honor of Nationwide Direct Support Professional (DSP) Appreciation Week, GoodLife dedicated September 8-13 to celebrating not just our DSPs, but all of our hardworking employees. Their dedication makes our mission possible, and we are incredibly grateful for the care and compassion they show to the individuals we serve. To show our appreciation, we launched GoodLife’s first-ever employee brand store!… read more
Family Fun Day at Midnight Farm – A Huge Success!
This year’s Family Fun Day at Midnight Farm was a massive success! We were thrilled to welcome over 300 visitors from the GoodLife community, including family members, friends, and local businesses. It was a day filled with laughter, connection, and celebration of the incredible people we serve. We couldn’t have done it without our amazing staff, volunteers, residents, and vendors… read more
The Big Horses are Back! 🐴
The big horses are back at Midnight Farm, and we couldn’t be more excited! Dive into the world of Equine Science from September 16th to 19th, where you’ll get hands-on experience with grooming, bathing, exercising, and navigating a horse through an obstacle course. Classes kick off daily at 10:00am, with a possible 11:00am session if there’s enough interest. Plus, from… read more
🎉 Join Us for Midnight Farm Family Fun Day!
📅 Date: September 7th 🕙 Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm 📍 Location: GoodLife’s Midnight Farm, 2084 N. 600 Rd., Baldwin City, KS Get ready for a day packed with joy and excitement at GoodLife’s Midnight Farm Family Fun Day! This special event is open to persons supported by GoodLife, their families, GoodLife staff, and all local community members. What’s… read more
The Passing of a Friend
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Dr. James Sherman, a cherished founding father and guiding light of GoodLife Innovations (formerly CLO). Over four decades of unwavering dedication, Jim shaped our organization’s mission, leaving an indelible mark that will forever be intertwined with our history. Although Alzheimer’s claimed his final years, it never diminished his kindness and compassion.… read more
GoodLife Expands Services to Arkansas!
Exciting news from GoodLife as we embark on a journey to offer services in Arkansas! This month, we’ve achieved several milestones in our journey to make a meaningful difference for individuals with disabilities and barriers to independence in Arkansas: we received our state license, met with the DHS Division of Disability Services (DDS), and began preparing our innovative Shared Living… read more
First Responder Training for Crisis Support
GoodLife’s Behavioral Services Team, in partnership with the Overland Park Police Department, recently conducted essential training for 30-50 officers on crisis support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The training was made possible through funding by Sunflower Health Plan, The Centene Foundation, and KDADS. This session aimed to foster compassionate and effective interactions, respecting the dignity of those… read more
