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Social Skills Group

Partnering for Positive Change: Building a Better Behavioral Health Community

The End of an Era for the Fanwood School

Transitions Program Teacher Spotlight: Meet Kathy Fearon!

Finding Independence While Spreading Joy and Positivity: Kate’s Story

Sending Blessings to Those Less Fortunate this Holiday Season

Exciting Announcement: We Have a Move in Date!

Transitions Program Teacher Spotlight: Meet Wendi Wence!

Autism Friendly Tips for Preparing Your Child for Halloween

We Had Students Ask Their Teachers Questions About Mental Health

Transitions Program Teacher Spotlight: Meet Mr. Laganella!

First Children School Construction Update!

Ellen and Judy

“We Have Come a Long Way”: Judy Wussler’s 40+ Years of Dedication

Walls are going up at the NEW First Children School site!

We’ve got beams! Construction continues in Plainfield on new First Children School building

Celebrating 14 Years of Service: A Special Message from CEO, Matthew Hess

Why Mental Health Awareness Month is Important

The Importance of Speaking Up: Recognizing Mental Health Awareness

Occupational Therapy Month!

Happy Occupational Therapist Month! Meet Mary Frese & Mary Reilly from First Children School

Meet Allyson Katz

Helping Students Reach Potential: Meet Allyson Katz!

Exciting Announcement: First Children School is Growing!

Meet Pam Radel!

Celebrating 14 Years of Service: Meet Pam Radel

Transitions Students Make Toys for Local Dogs in Need

First Children School is “Bringing Books to Life” with New Storytelling and Book Club!

Ursinus Career Fair

Growing in an Impactful Career: Meet Carol Jones

BCBA working with a child we support.

Today’s ABA and Our Approach at FCS

Introducing Thrifty Threads

Introducing “Thrifty Threads!” Making Fashion More Sustainable for Students

Principal, Kathy Gorksi and Mary O'Dowd a teacher from Galway, Ireland.

First Children School Gets a Special Visitor

Devon Garfio

Providing Exceptional Care through Teamwork and Career Growth: Meet Devon Garfio

Ways to Advocate for Disability Justice and Disability Resources

Keeping Employees Together While Working Apart: An Employee Wellness Initiative to Address Social Distancing Challenges

in home instruction

Helping Anxious Children Return to School During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Connecting with Distance Learning

An FCS staff member holding up a heart with her hands

A Case for Optimism

Jay with student

School Anxiety and First Children Services

What is an “inclusive” child care program?

Childhood Trauma and Its Possible Link to Anxiety and Excessive Absenteeism

Top 10 Tips to Reduce Back to School Anxiety

Common Sensory Processing Disorder Symptoms That are Easy to Overlook

A Unique Environment for Kids with School Refusal Due to Anxiety Disorders

Autism Awareness in Ireland

Autism Awareness in Ireland

Jay Cohen

Teacher reaches his students through music