The Arc of Cumberland & Perry Counties (CPARC)
Human Resources ServicesPennsylvania, United States51-200 Employees
The Arc of Cumberland & Perry Counties (CPARC) is a human services organization based in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, founded around 1953 by parents seeking alternatives to institutional care for children with disabilities. Its mission focuses on empowering, inspiring, and educating people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, along with their families and the broader community, through lived experiences that promote growth and independence. Operating within the human resources services sector, CPARC provides support that helps individuals in its care become more self-sufficient and integrated, positioning itself as a regional provider of services that address daily living skills, development, and community participation. The organization serves residents of Cumberland and Perry Counties, offering programs and services designed to create safer living arrangements and opportunities for personal development in a structured, supportive environment. A recent development noted in local media involves CPARC launching a three-part video series intended to illuminate the challenges faced by people with intellectual disabilities, reflecting ongoing efforts to increase awareness and understanding of their experiences.