Today’s ABA and Our Approach at FCS
What makes our approach different at First Children? First Children has always been committed to being family-centered and family-focused. Our compassionate approach is one that has been thoughtfully cultivated by […]
2022 Jay Cohen Awards Announcement
For the last 13.5 years, First Children Services has recognized staff who have consistently gone above and beyond in support of the children and families we serve and the organization’s […]
Introducing “Thrifty Threads!” Making Fashion More Sustainable for Students
The Transitions Program in Cherry Hill, NJ has a new and fashionable addition! “Thrifty threads” is the program’s new thrift store and it’s officially open for business. The store was […]
A Special Announcement from CEO, Matthew Hess
Happy 2023! We have an exciting announcement to bring to you all as we begin a brand new year. Over the last 13 years, as an organization, we’ve experienced a […]
First Children School Gets a Special Visitor
On November 1, 2022, Mary O’Dowd a teacher from Galway, Ireland visited First Children School. She was visiting her son here in NJ and came across our school through an internet […]
Providing Exceptional Care through Teamwork and Career Growth: Meet Devon Garfio
Q. What’s your title and how long have you been at First Children Services? A. My role is Assistant Director. I’ve been working with First Children Services (FCS) for 2.5 […]
Ways to Advocate for Disability Justice and Disability Resources
Advocacy for disability rights is so important. It provides assistance to those in the disability community and offers support to ensure that all rights are upheld, their choice and control […]
Keeping Employees Together While Working Apart: An Employee Wellness Initiative to Address Social Distancing Challenges
By Caitlin Summers Motta, LPC, Director of Mental Health Services, and Susan Goldman, MEd, Director of Community Educational Services Everything changed in March 2020. Our routines changed. Our families changed. […]
Helping Anxious Children Return to School During the COVID-19 Pandemic
By Jay S. Cohen, M.Ed, Transitions Program Supervisor Returning to school this fall will be exciting for many students, but some will be experiencing feelings of anxiety and fear. Certainly, […]
Connecting with Distance Learning
By Ellen D’Amato, PhD, School Psychologist First Children School “Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it.” I wrote this quote from Dr. Dennis […]