The Arc of Essex County

What The Arc of Essex County does

The Arc of Essex County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1948 that provides advocacy and direct services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families in Northern New Jersey. Headquartered in Livingston, NJ, the organization operates 40+ programs spanning the full lifecycle — from early intervention and Stepping Stones School (a DOE-approved private school for ages 3-10 in Fairfield/Roseland), through Camp Hope (a six-acre summer day camp in East Hanover celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2026), to adult day services, vocational training via the Jobs Club, Studio Arc arts programming, and 24-hour supervised residential placements in communities across Essex County including Bloomfield, Livingston, Newark, South Orange, Verona, and West Orange.

The organization serves approximately 1,500 individuals and families annually with a dedicated staff of nearly 500. It is not a technology company; its core technology footprint consists of operational tools (website at arcessex.org with Recite Me accessibility integration, telehealth kiosks from StationMD deployed during COVID-19, and digital giving/event platforms via qgiv.com). Its underlying operational backbone is a licensed Medicaid-billing service infrastructure and state-contracted residential and day programs rather than a software platform.

The revenue model is a multi-stream nonprofit structure. The primary funding source is state and federal government contracts — Medicaid waivers, NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities funding, and county service contracts for residential, day, and children's services. Secondary streams include charitable contributions from long-standing foundation partners (Orange Orphan Society, Wallerstein Foundation, Flagstar Foundation, John A. and Margaret Post Foundation, Thomas and Agnes Carvel Foundation, Lillian Schenck Foundation, Bob's Discount Furniture Foundation), individual donations, event fundraising (annual Building Tomorrows 5K), and modest program fees for Camp Hope tuition. Customer segments are threefold: (1) individuals with IDD and their families (primary, served directly), (2) families/caregivers (respite, advocacy), and (3) government/state funding bodies as the de facto payer. The organization is operationally independent but affiliated at the advocacy level with The Arc of New Jersey and The Arc of the United States.

Name

The Arc of Essex County

Legal name

The Arc of Essex County, Inc.

Website

https://arcessex.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The Arc of Essex County is a 78-year-old Livingston, NJ-based nonprofit serving approximately 1,500 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities annually through residential, day, vocational, educational, and recreation programs delivered by a staff of nearly 500 across Essex County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Child Care Services (6244)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Schools & Life Skills Programs (EDAKAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Developmental Therapy / Early Childhood Special Instruction (EDACAFAG), Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ), Interagency Coordination & Case Management (VR, DD, Medicaid Waivers) (EDAKANAM)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Residential care programs
• Vocational training services
• Early childhood intervention
• Community inclusion programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Livingston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. State/Federal Government Funding: Primary revenue stream from state-funded programs including Medicaid waivers, state developmental disabilities services, and government contracts for residential, day, and children's services.
2. Donations and Grants: Charitable contributions from foundations (Orange Orphan Society, Wallerstein Foundation, Flagstar Foundation, John A. and Margaret Post Foundation, Thomas and Agnes Carvel Foundation) and individual donors supporting camperships, program enhancements, and capital improvements.
3. Program Fees: Tuition and fees for Camp Hope summer program and fee-for-service programs, with financial assistance available through grants and donations.
4. Event Fundraising: Revenue from annual Building Tomorrows 5K Run/Walk and other fundraising events.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Arc of Essex County provides advocacy and direct support services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families across Northern New Jersey. Core offerings span the lifecycle: residential placements (group homes and supervised apartments with 24-hour to supervised living support), adult day services (vocational training, Jobs Club, Special Young Adults, Opportunity Zone, Bridges), children's services (early intervention, Stepping Stones School, respite, recreation), Camp Hope summer day camp, Studio Arc creative arts programming, and Communi-Play early childhood sessions. The organization also provides information and referral services, serving approximately 1,500 individuals annually through nearly 500 staff.

Product overview

The Arc of Essex County is a non-profit organization providing advocacy and comprehensive services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families in Northern New Jersey. The organization operates a multi-service model serving individuals from birth through senior years. Core services include Residential Services (group homes and supervised apartments in multiple communities), Day Services (vocational training, Jobs Club, community inclusion programs), Children's Services (early intervention, Stepping Stones School, respite, and recreation), Camp Hope (summer day camp celebrating 70 years), and Adult Recreation and Respite programs. Studio Arc provides arts programming, while Communi-Play offers early childhood development sessions. The organization serves approximately 1,500 individuals annually with a staff of nearly 500.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Camp Hope: A summer day camp experience for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities located in East Hanover, NJ, offering swimming, basketball, arts & crafts, science exploration, and other recreational activities. Established in 1956, Camp Hope celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2026.
• Stepping Stones School
• Studio Arc

Products and services

• Residential Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves approximately 1,500 individuals and families annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Clinton Elementary SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Jobs Club partnership where participants from West Caldwell Hub visit each Tuesday to assist librarian with shelving books and organizing the school's Giving Closet. Partnership creates real-world job skills and community integration opportunities.
• Grandma Emma's BakerycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Job training partnership at Maplewood bakery where Arc Day Program participants learn baking skills including creating cookies, sweet potato pies, and cinnamon rolls. Bakery owner Eric Dawson founded the business in honor of his grandmother and is committed to supporting the disability community.
• Double Tree Hotel by Hilton (West Caldwell)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026SYA Day Program participants complete hospitality job training at the hotel, learning skills applicable to employment in hospitality industry.
• The Office Tavern and GrillcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026West Caldwell Hub Jobs Club participants complete restaurant training sessions, learning food service and customer service skills.

Scale indicators6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/arcofessexnj
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheArcofEssexCounty
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arc-of-essex-county

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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