About Us
Since 1964, LARC has been dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Litchfield County. We believe in a community where everyone is included, respected, and given the opportunity to live a meaningful life on their own terms.
The Arc of Litchfield County (LARC) was founded by families in 1964 to support loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Guided by a vision of Community for All, LARC promotes individual empowerment, choice, respect, and dignity.
On a daily basis, LARC serves 200 individuals throughout Northwest Connecticut. Services include residential group homes, in-home supports, transportation, day program, Project SEARCH, and employment programs.
LARC’s Social Enrichment program provides critical respite and recreational opportunities such as group outings, social gatherings, and Special Olympics.
Our Services
Day Support Programs
Our Day Support Program offers engaging indoor activities and fun community outings from music and cooking to volunteering and nature walks to help individuals thrive, socialize, and give back.
Project SEARCH
Project SEARCH offers a year-long internship program in partnership with Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, combining employability and independent-living skills training with hands‑on experience to help young adults with disabilities launch into competitive employment.
Residential Individualized Home Support
Our In‑Home services help individuals stay comfortably in their own or family home with personalized staff assistance, daily living skill-building, and wraparound clinical, financial, and community integration support.
Community Living
Our 5 communal residences have 24/7 staffed continuous support and offer warm, supportive shared living environments with personalized clinical, financial, and daily-life assistance to foster independence and community belonging.
Supportive Employment Placements
We help individuals join and thrive in the workforce whether through one-on-one job matches or group placements—with training, ongoing support, employer education, and long-term assistance.
Recreation & Social Enrichment
We bring people together through weekly gatherings, creative fun like movie nights and craft clubs, and athletic camaraderie via Special Olympics in bocce, bowling, skiing, and track.
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