2014-2015 Highlights
Children & Family Services
Children & Family Services Overview
The Arc of Essex County’ s Children and Family Services Department supports children with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as their families with a comprehensive system of programs designed to foster cognitive and physical development, teach and enhance communication and social skills, and support primary caregivers as they work to provide and advocate for their child, sibling, relative, or friend. The Arc of Essex County provides:
• Camp Hope, a seven week summer day camp
• Assistance to low-income families through the Home Assistance Program
• Group respite, individual respite, and recreation programs
• Parent workshops on various topics throughout the year
2014-2015 Highlights
• Provided more than 58,000 hours of respite care to 233 individuals and families throughout Essex County
• Provided recreation programs to nearly 200 individuals including 136 campers for Camp Hope’ s 58th season
• Supported 20 families through the Home Assistance Program, capping the year with a holiday celebration and feast