Life Connections Specialized Support Services, Inc. Expands Shared Living Services to Arkansas; Appoints Autumn Looney as State Director

LITTLE ROCK, AR, March 10, 2026 — Life Connections, a prominent provider of Shared Living and Behavioral Health Services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, announced its expansion into Arkansas today. Located in Little Rock, the organization has collaborated with PASSE agencies to offer residential Supported Living services throughout the state. These services can be provided in an individual's home, a family member's home, or with a shared living provider.

In line with this expansion, Life Connections has named Autumn Looney as the State Director for Arkansas. Autumn possesses significant leadership experience in the intellectual and developmental disability field, with a proven history of enhancing service quality, ensuring compliance, and achieving operational excellence.

Autumn possesses a Master's degree in Business Administration, specializing in Health Care Administration, and has over ten years of experience assisting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

"We are thrilled to welcome Autumn to the Life Connections leadership team, where she will work to assist individuals in obtaining the necessary support to stay in their local communities."

About LifeConnections Specialized Support Services

LifeConnections Specialized Support Services delivers compassionate, individualized supports to people of all ages and abilities, with a focus on community inclusion, stability, and long-term success. Serving individuals with complex behavioral health and medical needs, LifeConnections partners with families, staff, and communities to create meaningful, person-centered outcomes.

For more information, visit www.lifeconnectionsusa.org.

LifeConnections Earns 2026 Best Place for Working Parents® Designation for Third Consecutive Year!

HAMPTON FALLS, NH, January 26, 2026 — LifeConnections is proud to announce that it has earned the 2026 Best Place for Working Parents® designation for the third year in a row, in recognition of the family-friendly policies and practices it offers to support employees, specifically working parents.

The Best Place for Working Parents® designation honors employers that implement research-backed benefits and workplace practices proven to help working families thrive. These include flexible scheduling, family-focused benefits, and policies that support employees in balancing work and caregiving responsibilities.

“Earning this designation three years in a row reflects our ongoing commitment to creating a workplace where employees feel valued and supported both professionally and personally,” said Nicole Vareski, Professional Development Coach. “We know that supporting working parents not only strengthens our team but also helps us deliver the best possible services to the people and families we serve.”

By prioritizing policies that support working parents, LifeConnections reinforces its commitment to employee wellbeing and strengthens its ability to provide high-quality services to the people and families it supports.

About LifeConnections Specialized Support Services

LifeConnections Specialized Support Services delivers compassionate, individualized supports to people of all ages and abilities, with a focus on community inclusion, stability, and long-term success. Serving individuals with complex behavioral health and medical needs, LifeConnections partners with families, staff, and communities to create meaningful, person-centered outcomes.

For more information, visit www.lifeconnectionsusa.org.

LifeConnections Earns Re-Accreditation from the Council on Accreditation (COA)

[Hampton Falls, NH] — [July 23, 2025] — LifeConnections is proud to announce that it has once again been awarded national re-accreditation through the Council on Accreditation (COA), a prestigious recognition of excellence in nonprofit service delivery and organizational integrity.

COA accreditation is a rigorous process that evaluates organizations against best practice standards in human services. LifeConnections’ re-accreditation affirms our ongoing commitment to high-quality, person-centered care and continuous improvement across all areas of our work.

“This re-accreditation is a testament to the dedication of our staff, leadership, and community partners,” said Jennifer Cordaro, Executive Director of LifeConnections. “It reflects our shared commitment to accountability, transparency, and delivering services that truly make a difference in people’s lives.”

The COA review process included a comprehensive self-study, peer review, and site visits, all designed to ensure that accredited organizations meet the highest standards in governance, service delivery, and outcomes.

LifeConnections remains committed to advancing equity, innovation, and impact in the communities we serve. This re-accreditation strengthens our foundation as we continue to grow and expand our services.

For more information about LifeConnections and our programs, please visit www.lifeconnectionsusa.org