Dametralius Moon, affectionately known as “Dee,” proudly comes from a family of nurturers. Growing up, she and her cousin Toshonda spent a lot of time with their grandmother, who provided “an extremely nurturing environment” for her family as well as the foster children she took in. As the cousins reached adulthood, Toshonda spoke about her work at The Arc of Essex County as being so rewarding and life-changing, so Dee looked into switching from her retail job. She landed as a technician at the ARCompany program in East Orange in 1999. “I had so much fun there,” Dee says. She would [...]

The Arc of Essex County is delighted to announce several recent contributions that are making a meaningful impact for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our community. We are grateful to the Novartis US Foundation for their generous grant of $8,000. This funding is designated to support telemedicine service fees for Arc group homes, ensuring that residents continue to receive high-quality medical care and support through accessible technology. This grant helps bridge the gap for individuals who may face barriers to in-person healthcare, promoting their well-being and independence. We also extend our heartfelt thanks to the following councils of [...]

For individuals seeking a community living placement, The Arc of Essex County has the following November 2025 openings: Beechtree Group Home (1 Male Vacancy) Single-family style home in a quiet West Caldwell neighborhood 24/7 supervision Fully renovated in 2024 Spacious deck for outdoor time Care given based on individual needs Linden Apartment Program (1 Male Vacancy and 1 Female Vacancy) 1 bedroom available in a 3-bedroom Supervised Apartment in Bloomfield 24/7 supervision Large two-family home Located near public transportation and within walking distance of beautiful parks, shopping, and restaurants Current roommates enjoy spending time pursuing their own interests such as reading, watching TV, being active, going on community outings, and through [...]