Our mission is to harness the power of optimism to create healing, life changing relationships for kids in need. Through an outpouring of love, optimism, experience, and expertise, Chief Playmaker Steve Gross, MSW, and a trusted team of researchers and colleagues, have spent 30+ years developing the Life is Good Playmaker program. Our program provides transformative trainings, signature tools, and ongoing coaching, so that childcare professionals can build life-changing relationships.

Life is Good Playmakers train childcare professionals and organizations in play-based practices designed to create life-changing relationships and optimal environments where our most vulnerable kids can heal, learn, and grow.