The Arc of Somerset County

What The Arc of Somerset County does

The Arc of Somerset County is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1972 that provides direct services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families across the full lifecycle — from birth through senior years. Headquartered in Manville, New Jersey, the organization serves over 1,400 children, adults, and families annually through a portfolio of programs including the Jerry Davis Center for Children and Families (early intervention, developmental daycare, integrated preschool for ages birth-6), Transition and Academic Services including the Achievement Center at Raritan Valley Community College (ages 18-21+), Adult Services (residential group homes and apartments, day habilitation, supported employment, payeeship, therapeutic services), Respite Services including Camp Jotoni (a 15-acre camp in Warren, NJ operating since 1976), Family Support programs, and the Advocates for Change self-advocacy group affiliated with NJSSAN Council 3.

The organization operates an extensive physical footprint including 25+ group homes and apartments, 4 work centers, 2 day habilitation centers, the Jerry Davis Center in Manville, the Achievement Center at RVCC, and Camp Jotoni, supported by 251-500 employees (with 231 Direct Support Professionals comprising 59% of staff). The Arc Foundation of Somerset County (EIN 30-0205474) operates as a separate 501(c)(3) fundraising affiliate. The organization is affiliated with The Arc of New Jersey at the state level and The Arc of the United States nationally.

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix: NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities contracts and Medicaid waiver fee-for-service funding (primary), donations and fundraising events (Rockin' Breakfast Run, Step Up 5K Walk, Clubs for Cabins Golf Outing, Angel Gala), camp session fees at Camp Jotoni, and corporate/grant funding. Specific service fees are not publicly disclosed. Distribution is direct: services are delivered through the organization's own facilities and program staff across Somerset County, with referrals flowing through NJ DDD support coordinators and state disability service systems.

Name

The Arc of Somerset County

Legal name

The Arc of Somerset County

Website

https://thearcofsomerset.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The Arc of Somerset County is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1972 that serves over 1,400 children, adults, and families with intellectual and developmental disabilities annually in Somerset County, NJ, through residential, day habilitation, employment, therapeutic, early intervention, and camp programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Child Care Services (6244)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Down Syndrome & Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Childcare (HSAAAIAC), Benefits Counseling & Financial Literacy for Transition-Age Youth (EDAKANAJ), Specialized Residential Special Education Programs (EDAKAAAH), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

Keywords

• Developmental disability services
• Early intervention programs
• Residential group homes
• Supported employment services
• Community-based rehabilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Manville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts and Fee-for-Service: Funded through New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) contracts, Medicaid waiver services, and state-funded programs for individuals with developmental disabilities.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events including Rockin' Breakfast Run, Step Up 5K Walk, and Golf Outing. Planned giving and car donation programs also support operations.
3. Camp Fees: Camp Jotoni residential and day camp programs generate revenue through session fees for children and adults with disabilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Arc of Somerset County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides direct disability services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities from birth through senior years. Its core offering encompasses early intervention and childcare (Jerry Davis Center), residential living in 25+ group homes and apartments, day habilitation, supported employment, therapeutic services, transition/academic programming at Raritan Valley Community College, summer camp and respite at the 15-acre Camp Jotoni, family support, and self-advocacy programming.

Product overview

The Arc of Somerset County is a non-profit disability services organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization operates as a single integrated service model with multiple program areas including: the Jerry Davis Center for Children and Families (early intervention and childcare), Transition and Academic Services for young adults, Adult Services (residential, day habilitation, employment), Respite Services including Camp Jotoni, Family Support programs, and Self-Advocacy programming. Services are delivered through multiple group home and apartment locations, two day habilitation centers, and the Jerry Davis Center for Children and Families in Manville, NJ. The Arc Foundation supports fundraising and program expansion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Camp Jotoni: A 15-acre camp facility in Warren Township, New Jersey providing summer camp and respite services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1976.
• Jerry Davis Center for Children and Families
• The Achievement Center at Raritan Valley Community College

Products and services

• Jerry Davis Center for Children and Families A New Jersey licensed childcare facility in Manville providing Early Intervention Programs (birth-3), Developmental Daycare (3 months-7 years), and Integrated Developmental Pre-School services (3-6 years) for children with and without special needs.
• Transition and Academic Services (ages 18-21+) Services for young adults transitioning to adulthood, including Supported Employment, The Achievement Center at Raritan Valley Community College (post-secondary transition and academic programming), and Club Friday Night Hangout social skills group.
• Adult Services (21+) Comprehensive services for adults including Residential Services (25+ group homes and apartments), Day Habilitation Services (two centers and four work centers), Supported Employment (21+), Payeeship Program, Therapeutic Services, and Parents And Children Together (P.A.C.T.) programs.
• Respite Services Respite services including the Camp Jotoni summer camp and the In-Home Respite Voucher Program, providing planned and emergency relief for caregivers.
• Camp Jotoni A 15-acre camp in Warren, NJ providing residential sleepover camp, day camp, and respite services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Family Support Support services for families of individuals with developmental disabilities, including information, resources, and external articles to help navigate state services and caregiving.
• Advocates for Change (Self-Advocacy Program) Self-advocacy group for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, affiliated with NJSSAN Council 3 representing Somerset, Ocean, Monmouth, Middlesex and Mercer Counties.
• The Arc Foundation of Somerset County 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation dedicated to enhancing quality of life and expanding programs through grants, fundraising, awareness, education, and public relations activities supporting The Arc of Somerset County (EIN: 30-0205474).

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves over 1,400 children, adults, and families annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• RWJ University Hospital Far Hills Race MeetingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partnership with RWJ University Hospital for Far Hills Race Meeting event sponsorship, supporting The Arc's programs
• Melwood Charity Car Donation CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit partner managing the car donation program for The Arc. Melwood has provided job training and employment for over 2,000 individuals with disabilities since 1963.
• Robert Wood Johnson UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical students from Robert Wood Johnson University complete service learning and internship experiences at The Arc
• Raritan Valley Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership hosting The Achievement Center at Raritan Valley Community College, providing post-secondary education and transition services for students with disabilities
• Hillsborough High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents revitalized the playground at Jerry Davis Center for Children and Families as a community service project
• The Little Gym HillsboroughminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner raising funds for The Jerry Davis Center for Children and Families through various events
• Somerset PatriotsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHonored The Arc of Somerset County at baseball game event on July 8, 2022
• L'OrealminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate volunteers assisted with Camp Jotoni facility improvements
• The Arc of New JerseycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level Arc chapter affiliation; 985 Livingston Avenue, North Brunswick, NJ 08902; (732) 246-2525

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Arc of New Jersey: State-level parent chapter of The Arc of Somerset County, headquartered in North Brunswick, NJ. Provides advocacy, training, and support to 20+ county chapters; directly comparable as the coordinating body for the same service model and policy framework.
• The Arc of Essex County: Sister Arc chapter operating in Essex County, NJ with the same full-lifecycle service model including residential, day programs, and supported employment. Comparable in scale, NJ DDD funding structure, and target population to The Arc of Somerset County.
• The Arc of Monmouth County: Another NJ-based Arc chapter providing residential, day habilitation, supported employment, and family support services under the same DDD funding framework. Direct peer in service portfolio and operational model.
• The Arc of Mercer County: NJ Arc chapter offering residential, vocational, day services, and family support to individuals with developmental disabilities in adjacent Mercer County. Comparable in mission, funding sources, and program structure.
• The Arc of Philadelphia: Pennsylvania-based Arc chapter providing residential, day, employment, and family support services to individuals with IDD in the Philadelphia region. Comparable service model under Pennsylvania's IDD funding framework (similar to NJ DDD).

Broad incumbents

• AHRC New York City: One of the largest nonprofit IDD service providers in the NYC metro area, offering residential, day, employment, and clinical services across a much larger geography. Comparable service portfolio but significantly larger scale (5,000+ people served).
• YAI (Young Adult Institute): Major NYC-based nonprofit providing IDD services including residential, day habilitation, employment, and clinical supports. Comparable full-lifecycle model but with much larger scale and broader geographic reach across downstate NY.
• Easterseals New Jersey: New Jersey affiliate of Easterseals, providing disability and autism services including early intervention, vocational, and community living supports. Operates under similar NJ DDD funding streams with comparable programs but broader regional footprint.
• BrightSpring Health Services: Public, large-scale provider of home and community-based services for individuals with IDD and behavioral health needs. Operates in many states including NJ under Medicaid waivers; a competitor for DDD contract awards and employer of DSPs from the same labor pool.
• Sevita (formerly The MENTOR Network): National provider of community-based services for individuals with IDD, autism, and brain injuries, operating group homes, day programs, and supported employment across 40+ states. Comparable Medicaid-funded service model at much larger scale; a key competitive threat in NJ DDD contracting.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/TheArcofSomerset
• Facebookfacebook.com/thearcofsomersetcounty
• Xx.com/arcofsomerset

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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