The Arc of Litchfield County, Inc.
Individual and Family ServicesConnecticut, United States11-50 Employees
The Arc of Litchfield County, Inc. is a long-standing nonprofit serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Northwest Connecticut. Based in Torrington, the organization operates with an inclusion-focused philosophy that emphasizes empowerment, personal choice, respect, and dignity. Each day, it supports about 220 individuals through a range of services, including residential group homes, in-home supports, transportation, school-to-community transition, day programs, and employment initiatives. The Social Enrichment program provides respite and recreational opportunities for around 120 participants through group outings, social gatherings, and events such as Special Olympics. The Camp MOE program runs an integrated day camp for about 300 children, helping participants develop friendships, leadership skills, personal responsibility, and mutual respect. Founded roughly five decades ago by families to support loved ones with disabilities, the organization positions itself as a local provider within the individual and family services sector.