Archway Programs is a diverse, non-profit, human services organization which includes approved private schools for students with disabilities and unmatched services for children and adults of all ages.
Built on a solid foundation of core values, providing safety, possessing compassion and promoting individuality, Archway Programs strives to improve the life of every individual served.
Our goal is to ensure that each individual’s needs are met and customized services are provided and partnered with passionate, committed and talented professionals in a safe environment.
Our Services
Children’s Services
Step By Step provides early intervention services to children from birth to three years old. Archway's Step by Step Program provides early intervention services to families throughout South Jersey. Step by Step is committed to creating partnerships with children and families to foster and encourage the development of infants and young children with developmental delays.
Positive Encounters is comprised of a team that coordinates weekly age-appropriate activities focusing on personal accountability, problem solving, prevocational skills, team building and leadership skills for youths between the ages of 8-17. The planned activities are designed to provide recreation while at the same time enhance self-esteem and socialization skills.
Just Kids is located right in the school where your child is enrolled, providing before and after school care in an engaging, comfortable and safe environment. Just Kids balances learning and fun while stimulating social and emotional development through cultivating academic curiosity. Before and after school care is available school-aged children, kindergarten through sixth grade.
Adult Services
The Adult Counseling & Therapy (ACT) Program is a caring place for adults to grow. Archway's proven philosophy emphasizes the importance of utilizing individual strengths to improve social, occupational and educational functioning that is developmentally appropriate. The ACT Program allows all of the adults served to develop their own unique abilities at their own pace, providing individualized support to overcome obstacles obstructing functional skill improvement.
In Archway's Supportive Living Program, clients typically live independently or with their family in the community but need some support to maintain their independence. Archway employees support clients in this program in a wide variety of individualized services.
Archway's Residential Community Homes have been in operation for over thirty years providing support to adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities. Our beautiful homes are located in quiet residential settings throughout Southern and Central New Jersey.
The program is currently operating out of our beautiful campus in Atco, New Jersey. The purpose of respite is to give the primary caregiver(s) some time away from caring for their family member with a Developmental Disability. Primary caregivers provide transportation to and from the program which operates from 1pm to 5pm on most Saturdays.
Advanced Abilities, an Archway Program, provides education and training to acquire the skills and experience needed to participate in the community, consistent with the participant’s Individual Service Plan.
Community and In-Home Services
The program is currently operating out of our beautiful campus in Atco, New Jersey. The purpose of respite is to give the primary caregiver(s) some time away from caring for their family member with a Developmental Disability. Primary caregivers provide transportation to and from the program which operates from 1pm to 5pm on most Saturdays.
Step By Step provides early intervention services to children from birth to three years old. Archway's Step by Step Program provides early intervention services to families throughout South Jersey. Step by Step is committed to creating partnerships with children and families to foster and encourage the development of infants and young children with developmental delays.
Education
The Archway Upper School provides a wide variety of individualized programs for special-needs students ages 5 to 21. Children with communication disabilities, multiple handicaps, behavioral concerns and economic disadvantages -- receive not just an education, but services they need to succeed in life.
The Lower School in Waterford Township - Is a NJ DOE approved private school for the handicapped. It provides a nurturing & educational experience for students ages 3 through 21 with Multiple Disabilities, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Communication Disabilities, Other Health Impairments and Preschool Disabilities (PSD). Our students, who may also be challenged socially, neurologically, and economically, receive not just an education, but also additional support services needed to succeed in life.
The Archway School at Cooper’s Poynt provides private school placement located in a public elementary school located in North Camden. This program features an innovative multi-sensory approach to youth delivering academics, non-typical peer integration, social and life skills. The objective is to focus on each child’s strengths while providing positive developmental supports to those with behavioral, emotional, intellectual and/or multiple disabilities.
Resources for Families
Our team is dedicated to providing resources and information that support the wellbeing of our community. You will find here a regularly updated list of resources that we hope will help you during this uncertain time. Although some of our programs are temporarily suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak, our staff is available during normal business hours to answer any questions you may have. Click here for program specific contact information. Learn More
Meet Our Executive Team
George Richards
CEO/CFO
Susan Lafferty
Executive Director, Education