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The service provider of choice for individuals with IDD, their families and community, we welcome the opportunity to show you that when it comes to your provider you should expect more. Everyone deserves the best, and we deliver on that expectation each and every day.

What We Do

Spring Appeal 2025

Donate to The Arc of Essex County’s 2025 Spring Appeal and help install and upgrade sensory spaces at program centers and in Stepping Stones School!

Tell Congress to Protect Medicaid!

Right now, Congress is making big decisions about our nation’s priorities and how to pay for them. If Medicaid is cut, millions of lives will be deeply impacted. ACT NOW to tell Congress to protect Medicaid!

Residential Openings

For individuals seeking a community living placement, The Arc of Essex County has five residential openings in Belleville, Bloomfield, West Caldwell, Montclair, and South Orange. If you are interested in pursuing independent living, contact The Arc’s Senior Director of Residential Services, Rebecca Lorusso via email at (973) 535-1181 ext. 1270.

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