The End of an Era for the Fanwood School
December 21, 2023 Today our team in Fanwood spent their last full day in the First Children School building after being at 330 South Ave for the last 14 years! […]
Finding Independence While Spreading Joy and Positivity: Kate’s Story
Student Success Profile: Kate Michael When Kate Michael entered First Children (formerly Children’s Specialized Hospital) in April 2006, creeping was her primary means of mobility. She used a walker with […]
Exciting Announcement: We Have a Move in Date!
We have some exciting announcements about the new First Children School building! We’re looking forward to moving into the building come early January 2024. More details to come on this […]
First Children School Construction Update!
We have an exciting update on the construction of the new First Children School building in Plainfield! This past week, First Children’s President, Joseph Hess, CEO, Matthew Hess, First Children School Principal […]
“We Have Come a Long Way”: Judy Wussler’s 40+ Years of Dedication
Judy Wussler, a long-time resident of Scotch Plains, New Jersey, is no stranger to the building that sits at 330 South Avenue. When she was a child, she attended elementary […]
Walls are going up at the *NEW* First Children School site!
By: Matt Hess, CEO of First Children Services August 15, 2023 Construction continues this summer on the new First Children School building in Plainfield! Walls are going up and we’re […]
We’ve got beams! Construction continues in Plainfield on new First Children School building
By: Matt Hess, CEO of First Children Services July 10, 2023 Construction on the new First Children School building in Plainfield continues to progress; we now have steel beams up! […]
Happy Occupational Therapist Month! Meet Mary Frese & Mary Reilly from First Children School
Our team of Occupational Therapists at First Children School in Fanwood, NJ are truly one of a kind and remarkable at their job. They provide the best quality of care […]
Helping Students Reach Potential: Meet Allyson Katz!
Meet Allyson Katz, one of our amazing Special Education Teachers at First Children School! Allyson is part of the dedicated team of educators at First Children School in Fanwood, NJ. She […]
First Children School is “Bringing Books to Life” with New Storytelling and Book Club!
First Children School in Fanwood, NJ launched its Storytelling and Library Club titled “Bringing Books to Life,” in an effort to help students enhance their reading and writing skills. The […]