About Us

The Arc of Burlington County is a non-profit organization founded in 1956 by a group of parents who got together, realized how few services were available for their children with developmental disabilities, and decided to do something about it. They formed the Burlington County Unit for Retarded Children, which later became The Burlington County Unit of the New Jersey Association for Retarded Citizens, and, in 1998, The Arc of Burlington County.

Our goal is to help improve the quality of life for children and adults with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities as well as their families. To that end, we presently offer a wide range of services that include 10 community residential homes and apartments for adults, five adult day programs, a developmental day care center for infants and toddlers from birth to three, a month-long summer camp for individuals 13 and older, and an extensive recreation program open to adults throughout Burlington County with developmental disabilities. Our Office of Life Transitions provides guidance to families seeking services for their loved ones with a disability, and our Training Department provides the latest training and certification courses to staff from our own agency as well as from human services agencies throughout the state.

We’re affiliated with The Arc of the United States, the largest organization nationwide dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with mental retardation and other disabilities, and with The Arc of New Jersey with its strong advocacy and governmental liaison roles.

Our funding comes from federal, state and local governments, United Way agencies, civic organizations, individual and corporate donations, membership and fund raising events. If you aren’t a member and would like to become one, click on our Membership link and sign up today. If you’d like to learn more about our fundraising efforts, click on our Fundraising or Upcoming Events links and mark your calendar. If you’re looking for recreation opportunities, click on our Upcoming Events and Announcements links and get ready to join the fun.

If we can assist you in any way, call 856-764-9494 or email us at arlenem@arcofburlington.org.