In a major strategic collaboration for New Jersey’s nonprofit sector, Easterseals New Jersey and The Arc of Monmouth have announced a new partnership designed to expand holistic, whole-person support for individuals with disabilities and their families.
The alliance is a direct response to the growing need for seamless, integrated care. By combining their expertise and resources, the two organizations will offer programs that holistically benefit individuals with disabilities, their families, caregivers, and workplace partners. This complete-care model mirrors successful integrated service approaches already established in New Jersey’s private sector.
“Private agencies here have led the way in customer experience through strategic partnerships and integrated services. Our organizations are now building a similar complete-care infrastructure to support and empower those with unique disabilities or mental health needs,” Cristina Jones, chief program officer at Easterseals New Jersey said.
The partnership is specifically aimed at strengthening and expanding mental health services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Robert Angel, executive director of The Arc of Monmouth, emphasized the impact on comprehensive support. “This partnership represents an important step forward in expanding our mental health services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities,” he said. “Through this collaboration, we will strengthen our capacity to deliver comprehensive, person-centered care that integrates mental health support with the broader services individuals and families rely on.”
The collaboration also presents new opportunities for organizations to engage with New Jersey’s leading human service providers, offering avenues for employers to demonstrate leadership in workplace inclusion, accessible environments, and employee well-being.
Jones encouraged wider community involvement, stating, “We invite organizations dedicated to diversity, accessibility, and genuine social impact to collaborate with us and strengthen their own recruitment and retention strategies by engaging New Jersey’s top human service organizations.”
Easterseals New Jersey annually serves nearly 4,000 people with developmental disabilities and mental illness through programs focused on independence and full community integration.
