Vision Statement:

The greater Brockton area will recognize The Brockton Area Arc will be recognized as the premier agency for services, advocacy, and information pertaining to the needs and interests of individuals with disabilities and their families.

Mission Statement:

The Brockton Area Arc (BAArc) will work in partnership with, and for, the community to provide advocacy, information, and direct services for children and adults with disabilities and their families.   Our services provide choice and empowerment while supporting individuals as they strive to realize their personal goals.  We promote independence, respect, and dignity.

Brockton Area Arc's
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$10,000 DRAWING EVENT
Fundraiser

Thank you to all who helped make this a successful fundraiser.  Everyone had a fabulous time!

See you next year.

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

The Brockton Area Arc is pleased to announce that as of July 1, 2010, our agency is the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Family Support Center for the Brockton area.  We are currently recruiting a Family Support Coordinator who will be responsible for supporting families that have a child or adult member with disabilities.  Support includes, but is not limited to, development of Family Support Plans, Information and Referral, support groups, family training, recreation and social opportunities, administration of Flexible Funding, and Service Navigation.  For more information about this position, click on Job Posting and Job Description.

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Advocates heading to the State House 2009.

What we do:

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Fund Raising:

Each year BAArc organizes a variety of fund raising activities throughout the community. The revenue earned during these events is vital to the continued success of our programs.       

Employment Services

BAArc operates an Employment Services Program, offering both placement assistance in local businesses and job opportunities at our own Shoe City Contract Company.

Day Habilitation Services:

BAArc's Day Habilitation Program provides therapeutic programming for adults with developmental disabilities.  The day habilitation service model is ideal for tailoring a program specific to each individual program member’s needs. 

Family to Family Support:

BAArc's Family to Family Support Center provides an active information, education and referral service to all members of the community.

Vehicle Donation Program:

The Arc of Massachusetts and its chapters are pleased to announce a new Vehicles Donation Program.  All chapters of The Arc of Massachusetts can now accept car donations as another method to increase funds to expand our advocacy and support.  This is being done as a collaborative activity through the state chapter.  The process takes minutes and is completely done through The Arc of Massachusetts website.

To find out if your used vehicle qualified, just go to our website, www.arcmass.org, and click on the car in the left-hand column.  Follow the instructions.  Please remember to designate The Arc of Massachusetts, Brockton as the selected charity when you are linked.  Email us at baarc@comcast.net so that the Brockton Area Arc is credited for the donation.

Brockton Area Association for Retarded Citizens, Inc.

1250 West Chestnut Street, Brockton, Massachusetts 02301   
(508) 583-8030        Fax (508) 583-1739
baarc@brocktonarc.net