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When you become a part of The Arc family, the best resources and staff join your team to help navigate state systems, access services, reach goals, and achieve dreams.

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Ignited by a desire to ensure a better future for their children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, a group of concerned parents banded together in 1948 to establish The Arc of Essex County. Sharing feelings, stories, and experiences empowered the group to face the challenges that raising a special needs child presented.

Today, our wide variety of supports and services enables us to deliver individualized care, tailored to everyone’s unique needs while providing support to families and loved ones. While learning a child is born with a disability is an emotional experience, families can rest assured knowing The Arc of Essex County provides the supports and services necessary for their children to lead happy, productive, and fulfilling lives.

Mission Statement The Arc of Essex County is the premier model for comprehensive IDD services—where compassion, people, technology, and innovation converge to ensure that every person can live, work, and thrive. The Arc of Essex County provides advocacy and services empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families to realize a lifetime of personal achievement and full partnership in the community. Vision Statement A woman in glasses and a white and blue shirt kissing the cheek of a young man in a red shirt. A child riding on a woman's back, both with big smiles.

A gray background with geometric pattern on the right. Text reads: "Core Values: Our work is grounded in a fundamental belief that individuals with IDD should be given every opportunity and resource to reach their fullest potential. Our staff, board, and leadership serve out of loyalty and responsibility to the organization's mission and these values underlie our work, how we interact with each other, and which strategies we employ to fulfill our mission." To the right, the words "Excellence," "Commitment," "Respect," "Collaboration," and "Generosity."

By The Numbers

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Largest Chapter of The Arc in New Jersey

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Serve Individuals from 7 Counties in Northern New Jersey

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Reinvested more than $12.9 million to renovate & upgrade, programs and facilities

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$39+M annual budget

I can't say enough good things about The Arc of Essex County. They give a voice to those who are unable to speak for themselves. Lisa and I have had nothing but positive experiences over the many years we've availed ourselves of their services. I look forward to my daughter continuing to be a part of The Arc for many years to come. We are forever grateful. -Diane Alexander The Arc of Essex County "Mission in Action"

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