Day Services Overview
2014-2015 Highlights
Day Services Overview
Adult Day Services
Adult Day Services support the wide variety of individual goals set by program participants( ages 21 and over) by providing an extensive variety of community programs and activities. The Arc of Essex County provides:
• 10 Adult Day Programs in Essex County
• Day habilitation, pre-vocational, career planning, group supported employment, community based supports, community inclusion services, and respite
• Specialized programs for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, seniors, and those with complex needs
• Service to more than 600 individuals and their families annually
2014-2015 Highlights
• Opened Bridges, a new program in West Caldwell, designed to ease the transition from school to Adult Services for new graduates with Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Provided services to more than 600 individuals and their families, including more than 21,000 hours of respite care
• Hosted nearly 80 Day Program participants at“ Shining Stars,” The Arc’ s second annual Prom