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Causes: Human Service Organizations, Human Services, Job Training
Mission: The arc of somerset county provides quality services and advocacy for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families to support development and achievement at every stage of life.
Programs: Residential services: the arc of somerset offers a wide range of residential services tailored to the individual needs of each individual served. Group homes, supervised apartments and supported living programs are located in 27 locations throughout somerset county. The arc of somerset county currently operates 14 group homes providing services to over 110 consumers. In addition, the arc of somerset county's supervised apartment provides 36 individuals with the opportunity to live in their own apartments (with or without an "apartment mate") in a more independent setting. In the supported living program, 11 individuals live independently in the community.
early intervention program: this program provides educational, therapeutic and recreational programs for children from birth through three years of age. Through this program, highly credentialed therapists and teachers provide comprehensive services to young children with special needs and/or developmental delays. Currently, the program services 286 children on a monthly basis - both home and center based.
employment services: the arc of somerset county currently provides opportunities and training to over 230 individuals. This diverse and dedicated workforce serves somerset county area businesses in a wide variety of fields, such as medical supplies, direct mail, packaging, office janitorial and cosmetics. Some individuals are employed directly by these businesses at their locations in the community, while others work at one of the agency's four work centers depending on the needs of each individual and business.
other programs run by the organization include: camp jotoni, family support services, day care, pact, after school/after work, clinical support services and other various programs