The new 2024 Spring/Summer Leisure Times is here!! Explore the new opportunities, and sign up TODAY! Spaces fill up quickly, so dont miss your chance to register now. Spring/Summer 2024 Leisure program registration is now open! To view a complete copy of the Spring/Summer2024Leisure Times Brochure,Click Here. The registration deadline is Friday, April 5, 2024….
Each year families who participate in our Capable Kids and Family (CKF) and Parents Learning Together (PLT) programs receive holiday gifts as part of the annual St. Louis Arc Giving Tree. As we approach the holiday season, the Arc partners with businesses and individuals in the St. Louis community who buy gifts off a childs…
St. Louis Arcs ARCH Respite Program can give family members caring for a child or adult with an intellectual or developmental disability extra support and a much needed break. ARCH (Assistance with Residential¯Care in the Home), also referred to as respite, reimburses primary caregivers at a standard rate for short-term relief services. These services can…
The St. Louis Arc is now partnering with the Arc of the U.S. to promote virtual programs for people with IDD through their New Virtual Program Library. The Library includes programs and resources throughout the United States for individuals, families, and service providers to access virtually. St. Louis Arc Virtual Programs Transition to Adulthood Bounce…
Join us atStaenberg Family Complex/JCCfor the 2023 St. Louis Arc Trivia Night. Tables of 10 are available for $250.Beer, soda, and snacks provided, but feel free to BYOB or food. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. to decorate your table, bid at our silent auction, or visit with friends. Trivia will begin at 7:00 p.m. The…
As a new year begins, many people look for opportunities to try new things, expand their networks, or develop new skills. The St. Louis Arc has many programs available to support people with disabilities and their families, and several still have openings. Families and Individuals ARCH In-home Residential Support St. Louis Arcs ARCH program (Assistance…
For more than thirty years, Mike P. has been attending the St. Louis Arc Club South Dance. What started as a fun activity to do on Friday nights, has transformed into friendships, purpose, and ongoing community connection. In the beginning, Mike was an observer at the dances. He listened to the band, and watched others…
Withhundreds of privateandstate programssupporting more than 4,000 individuals and families, navigating the vast world of supports at the St. Louis Arc can be overwhelming.Additionally, as individualsdevelop and age, so may their needs and interests.The Arc strives to assist people in finding the right resources, whether offered internally orexternally.The Arc has identified several key staff rolesto…
The St. Louis Arc kicked off International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) month with an information session on the effects of alcohol on pregnancy. September 9 is recognized as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders FASD Awareness Day. This day, the 9th¯day of the 9th¯month, symbolizes the 9-months of pregnancy that a woman should remain alcohol free….
What is Strategic Planning Strategic planning is a process used by nonprofit agencies, businesses, and organizations, which empowers agencies to review and evaluate programs while planning for the future. The process provides an opportunity to reassess services and ensure that an agency is doing their best to fulfill their mission. Every four years, the St….