MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Dungarvin Inc. announced effective September 13, 2016 that it had acquired the direct supports to individuals with disabilities provided by the Arc of Northwest Indiana (Arc-NWI). With the completion of this acquisition Dungarvin expands its footprint in northern Indiana.
The service segment that Dungarvin Inc. is obtaining from the Arc–NWI provides supports to more than 400 individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in three day program locations, as well as 45 individuals on the Community Integration and Habilitation Waiver. In addition, the Arc-NWI employs approximately 185 staff. Nearly all of the employees, including their leadership, are expected join the Dungarvin team, continuing to supply the quality services they were providing through the Arc-NWI.
“We are pleased to have been selected by the Arc of Northwest Indiana to support nearly 450 individuals in service along with their families, guardians, and friends,” stated Dungarvin’s East Regional Director, Dan Griffin. “We are aware of the extensive history of supports in this region and are honored to have the opportunity to incorporate such a knowledgeable and dedicated staff into the Dungarvin Indiana, LLC team."
Dan Mohnke, State Director for Dungarvin Indiana, LLC added, “ We look forward to making this transition as seamless as possible for the individuals supported, the families and guardians, and for the employees. We look forward to a bright future with the individuals and staff for years to come.”
All services being assumed by Dungarvin Indiana, LLC are provided in the northwest corner of Indiana. With the acquisition of this provider, two new service models - prevocational services and behavior management services - will be added to the menu of supports already provided within the state of Indiana.
Founded in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1976, Dungarvin Inc. is a leading national organization of privately owned companies that are dedicated to providing high quality, community-based supports to people with varying needs across 14 states.
