News & Events
🎉 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
Summer Social at Johnson County Day Service
Celebrate summer at the Johnson County Day Services Summer Social on July 24! Join us for a delightful afternoon filled with fresh fruit, lemonade, and delicious ice cream. It’s the perfect opportunity to relax, enjoy the sunshine, and connect with the community. We can’t wait to see you there!
Tie Dye Party at Douglas County Day Services
Get ready for some colorful fun! Douglas County Day Services is hosting a Tie Dye Party on July 19. Participants will have the opportunity to create their own unique tie-dye shirts, with all materials provided. It’s a perfect way to express creativity and enjoy a vibrant summer day with friends. Don’t miss out on the fun!
GoodLife attends JCDS SIM Day Seminar
On June 11, GoodLife joined the SIM Day seminar hosted by Johnson County Developmental Supports. The event focused on identifying and addressing service gaps for individuals with challenging behavioral needs and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD). It was an inspiring day of teamwork and collaboration, as attendees worked together to find solutions that will make a real difference in our… read more
Sunflower Health Plan and Centene Foundation Award $200,000 Grant to GoodLife Innovations
We’re excited to share that Sunflower Health Plan, together with the Centene Foundation, has awarded a generous $200,000 grant to GoodLife Innovations! This grant will help us enhance behavioral health support for Kansans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). With this funding, GoodLife will expand our reach and provide more preventive training and support to home and community-based services (HCBS)… read more
Where did GoodLife U show up this month?
Conference Season is in FULL SWING! As usual, our GoodLife U team is hitting the road to share about our Workforce Strategies, Technology-enabled Service Models, and growth in Behavioral Services. Here’s where we went this month! NASDDS Conference, Washington, D.C. The 2024 NASDDDS Conference in Washington D.C. focused on advancing strategies and policies to enhance support for individuals with developmental… read more
What’s Happening this Month at GoodLife?
Johnson County Day Services – Summer BBQ Fun Day, June 26, all day Get ready for a sizzling good time at our Johnson County Day Services’ Summer BBQ Fun Day! Join us on June 26 for a full day of games, delicious food, refreshing drinks, and lively music. It’s going to be a fantastic celebration you won’t want to miss!… read more
