St. Louis Arc: Supporting People with Developmental Disabilities and Their Families Since 1950

St. Louis Arc

Supporting People with Developmental Disabilities and their Families

The St. Louis Arc is a non-profit, United Way agency that provides support and services to more than 3,000 adults and children with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities, and their families, throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area. It is an affiliated chapter of The Arc of the United States Links will open in a new browser window..

For Youth and Adults—residential, employment and leisure support in the community
For Children—Inclusive childcare and early intervention services
For Families—Respite services, family education and advocacy
For the Community—Leadership, training and public awareness

Become a Volunteer! Help us help people with developmental disabilities live quality lives, with dignity, in our community.

View the St. Louis Arc Strategic Planning Summary 2005-2008.

Arc News

Arc to Host 18th Annual Golf Tournament


The St. Louis Arc’s 18th Annual Golf Tournament is right around the corner. This annual fund-raiser will be held at the Country Club of St. Albans. Last year’s event raised $250,000.

The tournament is ...

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People We Support

Matt, A Bright Future

One of the people we support

“If there’s one thing I would tell other parents, it’s that you find the people who will touch your children’s lives in the most unexpected places,” says Deb, Matt’s mom...

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