PROGRAMS

RESIDENTIAL

The Arc of Cape May County’s residential services offers individuals with I/DD housing options that provide an opportunity to live a fulfilling and independent life in a nurturing, supportive atmosphere. The Arc’s residential experience emphasizes the importance of maintaining family relationships, establishing friendships, pursuing personal interests, and becoming involved in the community. Properties vary from multi-bedroom homes to individuals apartments located in communities throughout Cape May County. Referrals for residency in The Arc of Cape May programs are received through the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities.

RESIDENTIAL SERVICE OPTIONS INCLUDE:

Supervised Apartment
Supportive Living
Crisis/Respite Group Home

For more information, please contact Rochelle Gonzalez, Chief Residential Program Director at Rochelle.Gonzalez@arcofcapemay.org.

SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT

Supported employment services are designed to help individuals fulfill their employment aspirations and achieve social and economic inclusion through sustainable employment. The Arc of Cape May County is a vendor through the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Service (DVRS) and offers supported employment services.

INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES INCLUDE:

Job coaching
Training and instruction
Travel Training

For more information, please contact Breanna Matalucci, Employment Services Specalist, at breanna.matalucci@arcofcapemay.org

DAYBREAK PROGRAM AND RECREATION

The Daybreak programs offers in-center program and community based inclusion events. Activities are designed to support the development of such skills as: problem solving, self-help, social, adaptive, daily-living, and leisure. Consumers participate in activities including:

Self Care Skills – Hygiene, personal presentation, etc.
Fitness and Nutrition – Yoga, Zumba, menu planning, etc.
Independent Living Skills – Cooking, budgeting, grocery shopping, laundry, etc.

The Arc of Cape May’s Recreation program provides adults ages 18 and up with opportunities to enhance their social lives with friends and peers in a supervised and supportive environment. Thanks to the generosity of a Cape May County Grant, we offer recreation throughout the year and incorporate recurring, seasonal, and special events and activities to engage attendees.

For more information, please contact Obinna Nnadi, Director of Day and Employment Services at obinna.nnadi@arcofcapemay.orgo