Mission Statement

The mission of The Arc of Union County is to empower and support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. This organization will utilize all its resources to ensure our members, their families and all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities associated with our organization realize a full, productive and enhanced life.

Arc Overview

The Arc of Union County, Inc. is a non-profit, non-sectarian 501 (c) (3) membership-based organization dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities and to assisting their families in promoting the quality of their care and support. Affiliated with both the New Jersey and National Arc, The Arc of Union County was founded in 1949 by parents of children with disabilities. The Arc of Union County programs are licensed by the New Jersey State Departments of Health & Senior Services and The Department of Human Services, Developmental Disabilities Licensing, The Arc Kohler School approved by the NJ Department of Education and the agency holds distinguished accreditations from CARF and NAEYC, nationally recognized accrediting authorities.

The Arc of Union County functions as both an advocacy and service agency. Its goal for both endeavors is to promote holistic community integration and independence for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across life spheres and within early childhood, educational, social, residential, vocational, and family domains. The Arc in both of these roles promotes the quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and to provide meaningful choices and options for consumers of services.