ARC FOUNDATION OF SOMERSET COUNTY INC

The Arc of Somerset County offers a variety of options for adults and families seeking services and programs that foster continued development and growth beyond the school years. We provide center-based and community-based services as well as support for the transition from school to vocational life.

The Jerry Davis Center for Children and Families, established in 1972, has been providing quality services to children and their families for over 40 years. Our New Jersey licensed childcare facility is located in Manville and easily accessible from most major Somerset County roadways.

The mission of the Jerry Davis Center for Children and Families(JDCCF) is to ensure every individual's optimal growth and development. JDCCF's comprehensive, interdisciplinary programs are designed to meet the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional needs of children who have a diverse range of abilities. These programs are staffed by dedicated professionals including teachers who may be licensed and certified in both early childhood and special education. We challenge, nurture, respect, support and inspire all participants and staff to excel and achieve their personal best.

The Center offers five instrumental programs:


Early Intervention Program provides educational and therapeutic services for children aged birth to three (3) years at home, or in an environment that is comfortable and convenient for the family

Developmental Childcare provides a safe and nurturing environment for the development of children aged 3 months to 7 years. Our classrooms include children with and without special needs in an inclusive environment. The center is open, from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m , and offers Before and After Care for children who attend Preschool Disabled Programs.

Inclusive Developmental Preschool provides exposure to kindergarten readiness activities to children in Developmental Childcare who have met their developmental milestones and have the skills to complete higher level tasks. Individual and group activities are offered including music appreciation, gym, and dance and focus on the development of communication skills.

Therapeutic Services offers evaluations and private therapy services for children from licensed and experienced Speech, Occupational and Physical Therapists as well as Special Education Teachers. A variety of therapeutic classes year round are offered to children in the community to meet children's developmental needs.

Family Support strives to enhance the quality of life for the entire family while maintaining the families right to identify their own needs and direct how supports are provided. A network of supportive services helps families face their twenty-four hour caregiving responsibilities. Services include self-hired Respite, Information & Referral, Ask the Advocate and Kid's Night Out.

The goal of the Residential Services Department is to provide a safe and healthy place to live, to provide a learning environment, to integrate individuals into their community, to offer varied recreational opportunities, and to provide the supports required for individuals to achieve their goals and create a permanent home.

The Arc of Somerset County’s Residential Services Department provides services to 118 men and women with intellectual and developmental disabilities in twenty-six different locations throughout Somerset County. Over 200 staff provide support in one of four types of programs based on the level of support and supervision required: Group Homes, Supervised Apartments, Supported Living Programs, and Respite Care Services.


The Direct Support Professionals, Program Management, and Administration for the Residential Department provide a great number of services and supports that include:

Medical Oversight - as directed by a person’s personal doctor.

Accessibility - The continual reassessment process to ensure that all programs are accessible to ensure independence to the greatest level while ensuring safety.

Recreation - as desired by one, many or all.

The Achievement Center at Raritan Valley Community College provides students with intellectual and developmental disabilities the opportunity to participate in a fully inclusive college experience. This transitional post-secondary program is a collaboration between The Arc of Somerset County, Raritan Valley Community College, and The Arc of Hunterdon County.

The goal of the three year program is to provide students with intellectual and developmental disabilities the opportunity to participate in a college experience on the RVCC campus while receiving additional support to maximize success. The admission process is comprised of a formal application and an interview. The Achievement Center program is not limited to residents of Somerset County and Hunterdon County.

The Early Intervention Program (EIP) is a system of supports and services provided to children birth to three years of age who have developmental delays and/or some specific medically diagnosed physical or mental condition that has a high probability of resulting in a developmental delay.