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History of ARCA
A Tradition of Excellence
| 1950's |
ARCA began with a volunteer social/recreational service operation that evolved into the community-based Child Study Center, preschool, and recreation programs. |
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| 1960's |
Began fundraisers to support our services, including collecting more than a million “Gift Stars” trading stamps toward the purchase of a 1965 Volkswagen Micro-bus. We also expanded our services to include a sheltered vocational workshop. |
| 1970's |
Began providing community based residential supports using both New Mexico State General Funds and federal ICF/MR funds and spun off our sheltered workshop to the Rehabilitation Center. |
| 1980's |
Greatly expanded community living options with the addition of Medicaid Waiver funding, started specialized foster care services, opened our La Paloma Greenhouse to provide a horticultural option for individuals and began additional day habilitation services. |
| 1990's |
Began statewide services for people with Prader Willi Syndrome and began Supported Employment services. We also established the ARCA Foundation to ensure a bright future for the individuals in our care. |
| 2000's |
Began providing Adoption services, started ARCA’s Literacy Enhancement Center, ARCA Organics, and our Health and Wellness Institute. |
Through the decades, we are continuing our quality journey of excellence in going beyond providing comfortable homes and meaningful jobs. We are opening doors for individuals with developmental disabilities to live their dreams and build a bright future.
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