The Arc of New Jersey

The Arc of Somerset County hosts monthly Council 3 Self-Advocacy meetings with the Officers meeting the second Wednesday of the month and the general membership meeting the third Wednesday of the month.

The Arc of Somerset County offers assistance through its Representative Payee Program. The main objective of the program is to help the consumers in directing their benefits and to act in the best interest of the consumers. The program also aims to empower, involve and support individuals to the best of their abilities in the day to day management of their funds.

The Arc of Somerset County’s Clinical Services Department is staffed by professionals trained and experienced in social work, psychology, sociology, recreation services, education, nursing and divinity. Services are delivered by a team that includes Clinical Support Specialists, Community Connections Support Specialists, a Nurse Supervisor, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and a chaplain. We help the over 300 consumers within The Arc’s residential and employment services with psychosocial, physical and life issues through direct observation, assessment, planning and treatment.

The Arc of Somerset County strives to find new ways to achieve continuous quality improvement by offering programs and services that promote best practices in service delivery, employee training, IHP development, and risk management. A variety of tools are used to access, analyze and evaluate program quality. Among these tools are satisfaction surveys, Unusual Incident Report data, audit results, licensing inspections, Therap Services modules and external accreditations (CARF, ACA).

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 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 community-based services as well as support for the transition from school to vocational life.

PACT (Parents And Children Together) is a community-based parenting-education program for Somerset County area families headed by individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

PACT’s preventative family support approach helps families access community services so they are able to live, work, and parent independently in order to keep their children emotionally healthy and educationally on track.

Staff includes professionals with advanced degrees and certifications in Special Education, Social Work, and Counseling.

The Arc of Somerset County's Family Support Program assists individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in their efforts to remain together in their homes and communities. The home is typically the best environment for the individual so Family Support is often defined as "whatever it takes" to help an individual stay in his/her natural home. Family involvement and empowerment are crucial in determining the needs of the individual or family. Raising a child with an intellectual and developmental disability can challenge a family's ability to cope. Parents, siblings, caregivers and friends often feel overwhelmed. The Family Support staff works with the family to determine needs and assist with obtaining quality supports necessary to enhance the quality of life for the families and the individual with a disability.

The Jerry Davis Center for Children and Families, established in 1972, has been providing quality services to children and their families for over 30 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 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.