The Arc of Monmouth

What The Arc of Monmouth does

The Arc of Monmouth is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1949 by families of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Monmouth County, New Jersey. The organization operates a comprehensive service portfolio spanning education, employment, residential care, recreation, and advocacy for individuals with IDD. Core program offerings include Supported Employment, the Work Opportunity Center (WOC) vocational program, the Keep Achieving (KACH) college program operated in partnership with Brookdale Community College, Day Habilitation, The Achievement Zone (TAZ), Residential Services including group homes and supervised apartments, an Independent Living Program, Respite Care, and the Dorothy B. Hersh High School. The organization serves more than 1,600 individuals with IDD across Monmouth County via nine physical locations including the Arc Center headquarters in Tinton Falls and the newly opened Campus Parkway facility in Wall Township (2023).

The Arc of Monmouth operates a hybrid revenue model with three primary streams. The largest operational revenue stream is fee-for-service billing under the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) system via the Community Care Waiver and Supports Program, where service recipients receive individualized budgets allocated to providers. Secondary streams include 501(c)(3) tax-deductible donations (monetary, vehicle, in-kind) processed through Network for Good, and program payments (Recreation, TAZ, KACH, Day Program fees) collected via PayPal. The organization's distribution is fully direct-to-participant through facility-based service delivery and an intake/coordination process managed by outreach staff. As an affiliate chapter of both The Arc of New Jersey and The Arc national organization, the entity participates in state and federal advocacy efforts on IDD policy.

Business operations are supported by standard nonprofit technology infrastructure: a Firespring-built website, Network for Good for donation processing, PayPal for program fees, and Sogolytics for feedback surveys. No proprietary technology, mobile applications, APIs, or AI/ML systems are disclosed in the source materials. As of January 2026, the organization is refocusing its clinical footprint by transitioning mental health services to Easterseals New Jersey while retaining its core day, employment, residential, and education lines, suggesting a strategy of programmatic specialization rather than expansion of clinical scope.

Name

The Arc of Monmouth

Legal name

The Arc of Monmouth

Website

https://arcofmonmouth.org/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Arc of Monmouth is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1949, that delivers education, employment, residential, day, and recreational services to more than 1,600 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Monmouth County, New Jersey.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

Keywords

• Developmental disability services
• Supported employment programs
• Residential group homes
• Day habilitation services
• Special education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Asbury Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts and Medicaid Funding: As a fee-for-service provider under the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) system, The Arc of Monmouth receives funding through the Community Care Waiver and Supports Program for services provided to adults with IDD.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization accepts monetary donations, car donations, and in-kind contributions from individuals and businesses. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, donations are tax-deductible.
3. Program Payments: Fees for recreational programs, day habilitation programs, and educational programs like KACH, paid through PayPal by participants or families.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Arc of Monmouth is a nonprofit organization that provides a continuum of programs and supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families, including Supported Employment, the Work Opportunity Center, the Keep Achieving College Program (KACH), Day Habilitation, The Achievement Zone (TAZ), Recreation, Residential Services, an Independent Living Program, Respite Care, Health Services, and the Dorothy B. Hersh High School. Programs are delivered directly to participants in Monmouth County, New Jersey, and are supported through government contracts, donations, and grants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Supported Employment Vocational program that helps individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities obtain and maintain competitive employment in the community.
• Work Opportunity Center (WOC) Center-based vocational program providing work assessment, training, and sheltered work opportunities for individuals with IDD.
• Keep Achieving College Program (KACH) Continuing education college program for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, launched in 2010, supporting post-secondary learning experiences.
• Day Habilitation Structured day program offering habilitation, life skills, and community inclusion activities for individuals with IDD.
• The Achievement Zone (TAZ) Program launched in 2013 that supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through structured activities and achievement-oriented programming.
• Recreation Program Recreational activities, outings, and social programs for individuals with IDD, supporting community engagement and leisure skills.
• Residential Services Group home and residential support services providing housing and around-the-clock support to individuals with IDD.
• Independent Living Program Program supporting individuals with IDD in developing skills for more independent, self-directed living, with Michael Mirasola as the named contact.
• Respite Care Short-term, temporary care services providing relief to family caregivers of individuals with IDD.
• Health Services Health-related supports for individuals with IDD, which the organization notes are being transitioned to Easterseals.
• Dorothy B. Hersh High School Special education high school program serving students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• The Turning Point Newsletter Organization newsletter providing updates, stories, and information about Arc of Monmouth programs and the IDD community.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 1,600+ individuals with IDD in Monmouth County
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Brookdale Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Partnership to create the Keep Achieving (KACH) program, a multi-year college experience for individuals with IDD. Participants receive a certificate upon completion and are fully integrated in the Brookdale student body. The program has been operating since 2010.
• Easterseals New JerseycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransition of mental health services from The Arc of Monmouth to Easterseals New Jersey as of January 2026. Easterseals is assuming responsibility for psychiatric and counseling services previously provided at The Arc.
• NJNG (New Jersey Natural Gas)minorOthersTop community partner listed on The Arc of Monmouth website, indicating financial or in-kind support.
• McOmberminorOthersTop community partner listed on The Arc of Monmouth website.
• Shore PointminorOthersTop community partner listed on The Arc of Monmouth website.
• The Arc (National)coreOthersPart of The Arc network - the national organization providing advocacy and resources for people with IDD. The Arc of Monmouth participates in national advocacy efforts and has access to The Arc's policy resources.
• The Arc of New JerseycoreOthersState-level chapter providing policy advocacy, training, and resources to local New Jersey Arc chapters including The Arc of Monmouth.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• YAI (Young Adult Institute): One of the largest nonprofit providers of services for people with IDD and other developmental disabilities, offering residential, day habilitation, employment, and clinical supports. Comparable comprehensive lifecycle service portfolio, though primarily NYC-metro headquartered.
• The Arc of New Jersey: State-level chapter of The Arc network providing policy advocacy, training, and resources to local NJ Arc chapters including The Arc of Monmouth. Operates in the same disability-services category with overlapping member base and government-contract exposure.
• Community Options, Inc. A New Jersey–based nonprofit that operates residential homes, day programs, and employment services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Directly comparable in service mix (residential, day, employment) and NJ DDD funding model.
• Easterseals New Jersey: A New Jersey–based nonprofit providing disability and behavioral health services across the state. Most directly comparable peer given the January 2026 transition of mental health services from The Arc of Monmouth to Easterseals NJ, indicating identical service lines and client population.
• The Arc of Ocean County (NJ): A New Jersey–based sibling Arc chapter serving individuals with IDD in an adjacent county with similar day-program, residential, and employment service offerings. Closest same-network peer operating under the same Arc brand, DDD funding, and service-mix assumptions.
• Bancroft: A New Jersey-based nonprofit provider of residential, educational, vocational, and behavioral health programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable in scale, multi-program model, and NJ regulatory environment.
• United Cerebral Palsy of New Jersey (now/dba): A statewide nonprofit providing supports and services for individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities, including residential, day, and case-management services. Comparable NJ-based IDD/disability services provider operating on Medicaid-funded contracts.

Broad incumbents

• The Arc of the United States: National umbrella organization of The Arc network, providing advocacy, training, and chapter support. Broader incumbent providing overlapping mission, standards, and policy representation but not a direct local-service competitor.

Emerging players

• RHA Health Services: A multi-state nonprofit providing residential, day, and behavioral health services for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs. Comparable service lines with overlap in NJ-medicaid-funded programs and person-centered residential services.

Regional players

• Woods Services: A Pennsylvania-based nonprofit providing residential, educational, and clinical services for individuals with IDD and complex behavioral needs. Comparable multi-program IDD-services model operating outside New Jersey in an adjacent Mid-Atlantic regional market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/arcofmonmouth
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCqXsKB56yx94WO4XmHLTQ8Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheArcofMonmouth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-arc-of-monmouth-inc-
• Instagraminstagram.com/thearcofmonmouth

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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