The Arc Of Salem County

Name

The Arc Of Salem County

Legal name

The Arc of Salem County

Website

https://thearcsalem.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Employment & Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Programs (EDAAAOAI), Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ), Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Schools & Life Skills Programs (EDAKAAAD)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Vocational rehabilitation programs
• Supported employment services
• Residential group homes
• Contract packaging services

Headquarters

HQ city

Salem

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 Contracted Services: The organization receives funding through state agency sponsorship for services provided to individuals with disabilities. Programs are free of charge to eligible individuals, with funding coming from NJ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services and Division of Developmental Disabilities.
2. Contract Packaging and Assembly Services: The Arc Packaging and Assembly Services operates a 25,000 sq ft facility providing contract packaging services to manufacturing, plastics, food packaging, direct mail, point of purchase displays, automotive, and novelties industries in NJ, DE, PA, and NY. Revenue generated from commercial contracts supports the organization's mission.
3. Thrift Shop Sales: The Thrift Shop located at 145 W. Broadway, Salem sells new and gently used clothing, household articles, small appliances, furniture, and books. Proceeds support organizational operations.
4. Donations: The organization accepts donations through its website using Square payment link.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Arc of Salem County provides a comprehensive portfolio of supports, rehabilitation, employment, residential, respite, and community services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). It also operates a commercial Packaging and Assembly Services division in a 25,000 sq ft facility offering hand assembly, finish packaging, poly bagging, shrink wrap, labeling, rework, and fulfillment solutions to manufacturers across NJ, DE, PA, and NY. Programs are largely free to eligible individuals, funded through state agency sponsorship (NJ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services and Division of Developmental Disabilities), with commercial packaging revenue and thrift shop/donation income supporting the mission.

Product overview

The Arc of Salem County is a non-profit organization providing a comprehensive portfolio of programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The organization operates as a unified service provider combining vocational rehabilitation programs (Community Rehabilitation Program, Supported Employment, Long-Term Follow-Along, Mobile Crew Training), residential services (Group Homes, Respite Care), day programs (Day Habilitation), advocacy services (Self Advocacy), community inclusion support, and retail operations (Thrift Shop). Additionally, the organization operates a Contract Packaging and Assembly Services division serving commercial customers in the manufacturing, plastics, food packaging, direct mail, point of purchase displays, automotive, and novelties industries. All programs are designed to help individuals achieve self-sufficiency, economic independence, and community integration.

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Brands

• The Arc Packaging and Assembly Services: Contract packaging and assembly business operating in a 25,000 sq ft facility, servicing customers in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New York.

Products and services

• Community Rehabilitation Program CARF-accredited program that brings people with disabilities toward the highest level of self-sufficiency and economic independence possible through formal evaluation of vocational interests and abilities, vocational training, extended employment, job placement, and follow-up services. Individuals receive wages during training. Available to individuals ages 18 and over with a physical or mental disability.
• Mobile Crew Training Program Provides training and paid work experience in janitorial and landscaping services for individuals enrolled in the Salem County Rehabilitation Center.
• Supported Employment Program Provides pre-placement training, counseling, employment search and development, job placement, and follow-up services for individuals ages 19 and over with motivation for employment, certified by NJ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services.
• Long-Term Follow-Along Program Provides assistance in selecting and obtaining competitive employment, along with on-the-job support and follow-up services, for people with disabilities ready for community work.
• Thrift Shop Retail store at 145 W. Broadway, Salem, providing training and employment opportunities to people with physical and/or mental disabilities. Sells new and gently used clothing, household articles, small appliances, furniture, books, and other items. Open 9 am – 3 pm Tuesday-Saturday; donations accepted Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 9 am – 2 pm.
• Self Advocacy Program Individual organized and operated support group with staff liaison for people with disabilities interested in issues affecting them, including community volunteerism, voter registration, social functions, and issue-oriented conferences.
• Day Habilitation Provides an environment designed to promote adult behaviors, work attitudes, and constructive use of personal time. Offers training in perception, fine and gross coordination, communication, socialization, and daily living skills. Eligibility requires approval from the NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities.
• Group Homes Provides a normalized residential experience for adults with developmental disabilities who require training and supervision to achieve their innate potential. Two group homes serve individuals ages 22 and over approved by the NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities.
• Respite Care Trained respite care workers care for people with developmental disabilities in their homes, providing relief time for family caregivers. Eligibility requires approval by the NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities.
• Self-Hired Respite Program Provides family caregivers a short period of rest or relief by arranging alternate caregiving for the family member with a developmental disability. For individuals under 18, eligibility is determined through Performcare.
• Community Inclusion Services provided outside an individual's home that support and assist individuals in educational enrichment or recreational activities.
• Individual and Community Based Supports Direct support and assistance provided for individuals with or without the caregiver present, in or out of an individual's residence, to achieve increased independence, productivity, enhanced family functioning, and community inclusion.
• Ancillary Services Includes transportation for the Community Rehabilitation Program and Day Habilitation, plus information and referral services for education, disability benefits, taxes, Social Security, and other matters. Programs are free of charge with the exception of transportation for extended employment and admission to some recreational activities.
• Packaging and Assembly Services Commercial contract packaging and assembly services operating in a 25,000 sq ft facility serving customers in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New York. Capabilities include hand assembly, finish packaging, poly bagging, counting, collating, heat sealing, shrink wrap, inspection and sorting, labeling, rework, and fulfillment solutions. Industries served include manufacturing, plastics, food packaging, direct mail, point-of-purchase displays, automotive, and novelties.

Quantifiable outcome

• Wages paid during vocational training through Community Rehabilitation Program
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NJ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation ServicescoreOthersState government agency that certifies individuals eligible for supported employment services. The organization requires certification from this agency for the Supported Employment Program.
• NJ Division of Developmental DisabilitiescoreOthersState agency that approves individuals for Day Habilitation, Group Homes, Respite Care, and Self-Hired Respite Program. Primary funding source for residential and habilitation services.
• PerformcareminorOthersState contracted agency that determines eligibility for respite services for individuals under 18 years of age.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights1 record

Broad incumbents

• United Cerebral Palsy: National nonprofit federation serving people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities through residential, vocational, and community-based programs. Substantial overlap with The Arc of Salem County's IDD residential and day habilitation offerings.
• YAI (Young Adult Institute): One of the largest nonprofit IDD services organizations in the US, providing residential, day habilitation, employment, clinical, and educational programs. Operates at much greater scale and geographic breadth than The Arc of Salem County but in largely overlapping service categories.
• Easterseals: National disability services nonprofit offering vocational training, employment supports, residential, and day programs across a broader disability population. Comparable service categories to The Arc of Salem County but materially larger scale and brand recognition.

Others

• The Arc of the United States: National umbrella organization for the Arc chapter network, providing advocacy, branding, and chapter support. Not a direct service provider but the parent federation under which The Arc of Salem County operates its chapter identity.

Direct peers

• ServiceSource: National nonprofit delivering vocational rehabilitation, community employment, and disability services with a model closely mirroring The Arc's Community Rehabilitation, Supported Employment, and Long-Term Follow-Along programs. Operates community-based services across multiple states.
• Penn-Mar Human Services: Regional nonprofit serving individuals with IDD through vocational training, residential services, day programs, and employment supports across Pennsylvania and Maryland. Closely mirrors The Arc of Salem County's integrated vocational and residential service stack.
• The Arc of New Jersey: Statewide Arc chapter providing advocacy, vocational, residential, and day program services for IDD individuals across NJ. Operates the same chapter model as The Arc of Salem County with shared branding and overlapping programmatic offerings.

Regional players

• The Arc of Burlington County: Adjacent New Jersey Arc chapter providing vocational, residential, and day services to IDD residents in Burlington County with the same chapter-level operational model. Geographically adjacent rather than directly competitive, but uses identical programs and funding pathways.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

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