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 our 2009-2013 Strategic Plan.

Arc News

Deloitte Volunteers Host Softball Tournament for Arc Athletes


Volunteers have always been a huge key to our success at the St. Louis Arc. That’s why we were thrilled to partner with Deloitte LLP for the firm’s 10th annual IMPACT Day on Friday, June 5. ...

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People We Support

Michael: Living on His Own, Close to Home

One of the people we support

When Michael’s family first looked into residential services for him, they made it clear that living close to family was number one - after all, he’s the youngest of ten siblings...

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