Why ARC Grow Is the Game-Changer for Parenting Children with Behavioral Challenges in New Jersey

For Clients and Staff:

Hello, I’m Mala Deodhari-Beni, CEO of Legacy Counseling LLC and a proud ARC Grow provider in New Jersey. For more than two decades, I’ve supported parents across the state who are raising children with behavioral challenges.

I’ve seen the exhaustion in your eyes and the worry in your heart. Many parents share that they feel like they’ve tried everything—yet nothing seems to work. I want you to hear this clearly: you are not alone, and there is a proven path forward.

That path is called ARC Grow.

What Is ARC Grow?

ARC Grow is an evidence-based caregiver skill-building program designed for families impacted by stress and adversity. But it’s more than just another parenting class. It’s a game-changer for New Jersey families because it’s built on a simple, powerful truth:

“To help our children, we must first support ourselves.”

ARC Grow is based on the ARC framework, which stands for Attachment, Regulation, and Competency. Each part of this framework helps caregivers create more stability, connection, and peace at home.

Regulation: Finding Calm in Daily Life

Do you ever feel like your child’s emotions—and maybe your own—spiral out of control? That’s a challenge with regulation. ARC Grow offers practical strategies to manage these big feelings in the moment. We use simple concepts like “energy” to help families understand and regulate emotions without judgment. Parents learn how to build a toolbox of stress-management skills, so they can respond calmly instead of reacting to chaos.

Why Legacy Counseling LLC Chose ARC Grow

As both a mental health professional and a mother, I built Legacy Counseling’s services around the ARC Grow framework because I’ve witnessed its impact firsthand. ARC Grow isn’t a quick fix—it’s a profound shift in how you see yourself, your child, and your family’s ability to grow stronger together.

It’s a journey we take with you. And for families across New Jersey, that journey often begins with one simple step: reaching out for help.

In-Home Mental Health Services for Children in New Jersey

At Legacy Counseling LLC, we believe the best place to support children is often right at home. That’s why our team provides in-home mental health services for children across New Jersey.

Through PerformCare’s Children’s System of Care (CSOC), families can access ARC Grow, Intensive In-Community (IIC) services, Behavioral Assistance, Parent Coaching, and BioPsychoSocial (BPS) assessments—all delivered in the comfort of their home environment.

This in-home model ensures that support happens where it matters most: in your child’s daily life, where challenges occur and where growth is possible.

How to Access ARC Grow in New Jersey

Parents often ask how they can begin the ARC Grow program. The process is straightforward:

Contact PerformCare NJ to learn about eligibility and available services.
Request a referral for ARC Grow or IIC in-home services.
Get matched with a provider like Legacy Counseling LLC, trained and experienced in delivering ARC Grow in homes across the state.

Our team walks with you step by step, making sure you feel supported and confident as you begin.

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