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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.

1500 Our Impact 40+ Programs & Services
For Children & Adults Years Serving
Northern New Jersey 78 Individuals and Families
Served Annually A woman and two children huddle together and smile at the camera

What We Do

Children's Services Our caring staff are ready to guide you from the moment of diagnosis. Early intervention, education, respite, recreation, and transition services are all at your disposal. Learn More Learn More Learn More Learn More A summer day camp experience for children and adults, where anything is possible. Fill your day with swimming, basketball, arts & crafts, science exploration, and so much more. Robust offerings are available to suit your interests and needs. Group & individual respite, day hab, pre-vocational training, and recreation, as well as specialized and wrap-around services, can help you reach your goals. Experience the independence of residential living. We offer a variety of placements with supports ranging from 24-hour supervised care to supervised living.                      Camp Hope Day Services Residential Services Icon of two children standing next to each other with their hands raised Icon of a group of trees Icon of a group of people Icon of a home with a heart in the center of it

It truly takes a village and The Arc of Essex County is part of our village. If it wasn't for The Arc, Taz wouldn't have come as far as she has. Without The Arc, I don't know where I'd be. -Tamika Agosto The Arc of Essex County "Mission in Action"

Celebrating Camp Hope

In honor of Camp Hope’s 70th Anniversary, The Arc of Essex County’s Spring Appeal is dedicated to raising funds to help close the budget gap and make camp accessible to more children, teens, and adults. Support campers and their families by giving at ArcGiving.com!

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Action Alert

People with IDD need your support in the FY27 Budget! A 3% COLA increase for home and community-based services would protect supports for people with IDD, provide safe and reliable care, and address rising operational costs for providers.

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Residential Openings

For individuals seeking a community living placement, The Arc of Essex County has residential openings in Bloomfield, Livingston, Newark, South Orange, and West Orange. If you are interested in pursuing independent living, contact Chief Program Officer Rebecca Lorusso at (973) 535-1181 ext. 1270.

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