Arc Broward

What Arc Broward does

Arc Broward is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 59-0809623) founded in 1956 and headquartered in Sunrise, Florida, that delivers a continuum of disability services throughout Broward County. The organization operates from 9 locations across 21 programs and serves more than 1,200 children and adults annually through early childhood education, afterschool care, transition and workforce services for teens and young adults, adult day programs, and residential support, with a stated 98% family satisfaction rate. The organization has held CARF three-year accreditation for 10 consecutive cycles and holds state licensure for adult day training.

Service delivery is anchored by two wholly-owned social enterprises: Arc Educates, which offers certificate-level vocational training in animal care, culinary arts, healthcare operations, hospitality, and material handling and has held ACCET accreditation since 2019, and Arc Culinary, which provides catering, experience dinners, and houses the Emeril Lagasse Foundation Innovation Kitchen. Workforce entry pathways are delivered through Arc Works, supported by a Business Advisory Council that maintains employer partnerships with Einstein Bros, Fresh Market, Special Needs Group, Albertsons, and Publix to place program graduates into roles. The disclosed technology footprint is a standard nonprofit service-delivery configuration (public website, donor management system, learning management system, and a parent/client cloud portal), with no proprietary AI, ML, or software components disclosed.

Revenue is generated through three streams: government grants and contracts (Broward County Public Schools, Children's Services Council, Agency for Persons with Disabilities, Vocational Rehabilitation, Florida Department of Elder Affairs, and United Way); philanthropic donations and corporate sponsorships (1956 Society, planned giving, event fundraising, and contributions from Truist, PNC, Bank of America, Publix Charities, and Wells Fargo); and earned revenue from the two social enterprises. Arc Educates prices courses in a transparent per-course range from $60 for short-form CPR/AED and First Aid classes to $200-$220 for PCM (Person-Centered Thinking) initial training, while the majority of disability services are delivered to participants at no direct cost via government funding.

Name

Arc Broward

Legal name

Arc Broward, Inc.

Website

https://arcbroward.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Arc Broward is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1956 providing a continuum of disability services from early childhood education through workforce development and adult residential support to more than 1,200 children and adults annually across nine Broward County, Florida locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Employment & Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Programs (EDAAAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Education Vocational & Transition Programs (18–22) (EDAKAAAG), Interagency Coordination & Case Management (VR, DD, Medicaid Waivers) (EDAKANAM), Benefits Counseling & Financial Literacy for Transition-Age Youth (EDAKANAJ), Transition & School-Readiness Support for Special Needs Children (HSAAAIAO)

Keywords

• Disability services
• Special education programs
• Vocational training programs
• Workforce development services
• Residential support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sunrise

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Social Enterprise Revenue: Arc Broward operates two social enterprises - Arc Culinary and Arc Educates - that generate earned revenue through catering services, experience dinners, and training program fees. These revenues support job training, placement, and student scholarships while reinvesting in programs.
2. Government Funding and Grants: Primary funding from public and private funders including Broward County Public Schools, Children's Services Council of Broward County, Agency for Persons with Disabilities, Vocational Rehabilitation, Florida Department of Elder Affairs, and United Way of Broward County.
3. Donations and Philanthropy: Annual giving through the 1956 Society, corporate sponsorships, event fundraising, planned giving, and group home adoption programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Arc Broward provides a continuum of disability services across the lifespan, including early childhood education, after-school and summer programs, applied behavior analysis therapy, respite care, adult day training, residential/group home support, workforce development, and on-the-job coaching for individuals with developmental disabilities in Broward County, FL. The organization also runs two social enterprises, Arc Culinary and Arc Educates, which deliver paid culinary experiences, catering, and professional certificate programs that fund and integrate with its mission-driven services.

Product overview

Arc Broward is a private, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization providing a comprehensive continuum of services to children and adults with disabilities. The organization operates through multiple integrated divisions: Arc Broward (core disability services), Arc Educates (professional training and certificate programs), Arc Culinary (culinary training and catering social enterprise), and Arc Works (workforce development and employment services). Arc Broward offers 21 programs across nine locations in Broward County, FL, including early childhood programs (ABLE Afterschool, Camp ABLE, Preschool Services, Family Support, Respite Care), transition programs (School of Hire, Youth Links, Summer Youth Career Camp, Academy of Arts & Recreation), adult services (Adult Day Programs, Community Living), and certificate programs (Animal Care, Culinary Arts, Healthcare Operations, Hospitality Operations, Material Handling, DSPaths, Professional Crisis Management, Health & Safety). The two social enterprises, Arc Educates and Arc Culinary, generate earned revenue that supports the organization's mission-driven programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Arc Works
• Arc Culinary
• Arc Educates
• ABLE Afterschool Program
• Camp ABLE
• Family Support Program
• Preschool Services
• Respite Care
• Adult Day Programs
• Community Living
• School of Hire
• Youth Links
• Summer Youth Career Camp
• Academy of Arts & Recreation
• Animal Care Certificate Program
• Entry-Level Culinary Arts Certificate Program
• Healthcare Operations Certificate Program
• Hospitality Operations Training Certificate Program
• Material Handler Certificate Program
• Professional Crisis Management (PCM)
• DSPaths Certificate Program
• Health & Safety Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% Overall Satisfaction
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and minor.

• Arc CulinarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial enterprise offering experience dinners, private events, catering, and culinary training. Revenues generated support job training, placement, and student scholarships. Located at Arc Broward's main campus with Emeril Lagasse Foundation Innovation Kitchen.
• Arc EducatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial enterprise providing affordable training to the human services community. Offers certificate programs in Animal Care, Culinary Arts, Healthcare Operations, Material Handling, and professional development courses.
• Special Needs GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecial Needs Group hires Arc Works graduates, sponsors Arc Broward events, and founder Andrew Garnett serves on Arc Broward's Board of Directors. Received 2024 award for dedication to hiring Arc Works participants. Supports over 500,000 travelers with disabilities in 70+ countries.
• Emeril Lagasse FoundationkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation partnership hosting Chef Experience Dinners at Arc Culinary's Emeril Lagasse Foundation Innovation Kitchen in Sunrise. Proceeds support Arc Broward's initiatives to empower individuals with disabilities.
• Broward County Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary funder of School of Hire education program for students with developmental disabilities ages 18-22. Provides workforce education, community-based instruction, and independent living skills.
• Children's Services Council of Broward CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary funder of ABLE Afterschool Program, Camp ABLE, Youth Links, and Summer Youth Career Camp. Supports programs for children and youth with developmental disabilities.
• United Way of Broward CountykeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey funding partner supporting Arc Broward's programs and services for individuals with disabilities. Provides support for ABLE program and general operations.
• Agency for Persons with DisabilitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency providing funding and support for services to individuals with developmental disabilities in Florida.
• Vocational RehabilitationkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerState program that funds employment services and workforce development for individuals with disabilities, serving as a referral source for Arc Works programs.
• Chateau Mar Golf ResortkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner resort providing hands-on training site for Hospitality Operations Training Program. Trainees gain experience in guest services, housekeeping, maintenance, breakfast operations, and banquet support.
• TruistminorOthersCorporate sponsor supporting Arc Broward's mission and events.
• PNCminorOthersCorporate sponsor supporting Arc Broward's mission and events.
• Bank of AmericaminorOthersCorporate sponsor supporting Arc Broward's mission and events.
• Publix CharitiesminorOthersCorporate sponsor and former employer partner supporting Arc Broward's mission.
• Wells FargominorOthersCorporate sponsor supporting Arc Broward's mission and events.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Arc of Florida: The state chapter of The Arc, providing advocacy, case management, and employment supports to individuals with developmental disabilities across Florida. Directly comparable as a peer Arc chapter operating the same continuum-of-care model for the same population.
• The Arc of Palm Beach County: Adjacent-county Arc chapter offering residential, vocational, day program, and children services to individuals with IDD. Most directly comparable service mix and population, distinguishing geographic territory from Arc Broward.
• ServiceSource: National nonprofit delivering employment, community living, and day services to people with disabilities. Closely aligned vocational rehabilitation and person-centered services model with multi-state reach, representing a scaled analog of Arc Broward's Arc Works division.

Broad incumbents

• The Arc of the United States: National umbrella organization supporting a federated network of ~600 state and local Arc chapters. Comparable as the overarching brand/movement to which Arc Broward belongs, but operates advocacy and chapter-support rather than direct service delivery.
• Easterseals: National nonprofit providing disability services including early intervention, vocational training, and employment supports. Operates at a much larger scale and broader portfolio than Arc Broward but serves the same core population and competes for similar government and philanthropic funding.
• United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Broward / UCP National: National nonprofit serving individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities through residential, vocational, and therapy programs. Comparable population and service mix, with affiliate footprint that overlaps Arc Broward's territory.

Regional players

• Goodwill Industries of Broward County: Local Goodwill affiliate operating mission-driven workforce development, vocational training, and social enterprise (retail) in the same Broward County geography. Directly comparable workforce-development mission and revenue model (earned-income through thrift/social enterprise).
• AbilityFirst: Southern California-based nonprofit providing vocational, residential, and recreation services for people with developmental disabilities. Closely analogous programmatic model but operating in a different geography, so not direct competition.

Others

• Jewish Family Services of Broward: Broward-based nonprofit social services provider offering case management, behavioral health, and senior/disability support. Not direct competition but competes for some of the same government contracts and philanthropic dollars in the same geography.
• Special Needs Group (SNG): Travel-accessibility equipment rental company serving 500,000+ travelers with disabilities, whose founder sits on Arc Broward's board and which actively hires Arc Works graduates. Strategic employer partner rather than a peer competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arc-broward
• Instagraminstagram.com/arcbroward/?hl=en
• Xx.com/arcbroward

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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