Welcome to our
Transitions Program!
The Transitions Program is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and supportive educational pathway for middle and high school students facing mental health challenges that have impacted their traditional school attendance. Beyond immediate educational goals, we aim to equip students with the confidence and skills necessary to successfully transition back to their home districts when ready. Recognizing that each student’s journey is unique, we serve as a steadfast educational partner, potentially throughout the entirety of their academic experience.
About the Program
The Transitions Program is a center based program for students with anxiety, school refusal and other related mental health concerns preventing them from attending school regularly. While traditional home instruction may provide an immediate educational solution, but it will only mask the problem and can socially isolate the child leading to further issues.
First Children’s Transitions Program offers a solution that allows these students to comfortably return to a group learning environment among their peers. The goals of the Transitions Program are to help students with anxiety and/or depression, who are not attending or thriving in a typical school setting, to return to a classroom-like setting, learn coping skills, and ultimately transition back to school.
- Full Day Programming
- Small Group Setting
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Individualized, supportive
education plans
- A broad range of electives
- Honors level courses
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Weekly Individual and Group
Counseling
Designed with School
Districts in Mind
The Transitions Program model was designed to meet the needs of sending school districts. First Children is a New Jersey Department of Education Approved Clinic and Agency for counseling and home instruction. Our Transitions Program teachers are New Jersey Department of Education certified. The Transitions curriculum follows the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. Students do not need an IEP or 504 to attend the Transitions Program. Transportation to and from our programs is typically the responsibility of the sending school district.
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Success Story
The Transitions Program counseling services are provided by our experienced licensed clinical social workers who work closely with each student’s outside treatment provider and family to ensure a smooth continuity of care. Counseling services include but are not limited to, Mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, social skills, and family support.
Student/Client Success Profile
Program: Transitions Program
Cherry Hill, NJ
Interested in learning more
about the Transitions
Program?
Transitions Program is located at 1256 Marlkress Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003.
