The Arc of the South Shore, a family-oriented, community-based non-profit providing information, referrals, and community programs for individuals with disabilities, is grateful to U.S. Senators Edward Markey and Elizabeth Warren for their efforts in securing $1.635 million in federal funds for a workforce recruitment program for the Arc of Massachusetts.
The Arc of the South Shore is the local chapter of The Arc of Massachusetts. The goal of the workforce program is to create a statewide marketing campaign to support staff recruitment at the 17 nonprofit chapters of The Arc of Massachusetts.
Receipt of the federal funding coincides with an increased challenge to hire and retain staff who provide direct care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism.
“Solutions to the workforce crisis are critical to ensuring that those with IDD, including autism, can safely live, work, and contribute to their communities,” said Abigail Parrilla, CEO of The Arc of the South Shore. “We are thankful to Senators Markey and Warren for their determined efforts to obtain funding for this important workforce recruitment initiative.”
About the Arc of the South Shore, Inc.
The Arc of the South Shore (The Arc) was founded in 1951 when a group of individuals created a school for children with disabilities. Then, in 1967, The Arc was deeded property at Webb State Park in Weymouth; the space gave the agency a permanent home and the opportunity to expand. By the end of the 1980s, The Arc became a multi-service agency. Today, The Arc is a family-oriented, community-based non-profit providing information, referrals, and community programs for individuals with disabilities.
These services include an Autism Resource Center, early intervention program, community supports, employment services, day supports and habilitation programs, in-home care, and residential services. All of their programs are based on their six core values of people first, community, transparency, self-determination, diversity, and respect. The Arc serves participants from communities throughout the South Shore, including Abington, Milton, Quincy, Randolph, Braintree, Weymouth, Hingham, Hull, Cohasset, Scituate, and Norwell. Through their 73-year history, they have helped more than 100,000 people.
