Transitions Program Teacher Spotlight: Meet Kathy Fearon!
I am Kathy Fearon, a social worker in the Transitions Program. This is my 7th school year at the program. I began my social work career 30 years ago working […]
Sending Blessings to Those Less Fortunate this Holiday Season
In an effort to give back to the community this holiday season, students in the Transitions Program in Cherry Hill are making Blessing Bags to distribute to those less fortunate. […]
Student Profiles of Success: Transitions Program
Student/Client Success Profile Program: Transitions Program Cherry Hill, NJ Student/Client Name: G Case History/Information: The student was sent to us by their sending district during the middle of their Junior […]
Transitions Program Teacher Spotlight: Meet Wendi Wence!
Wendi Wence has been a High/Middle School Teacher with the Transitions Mental Health Program for Adolescents in Cherry Hill for two school years however, her teaching experience spans a lot […]
We Had Students Ask Their Teachers Questions About Mental Health
Each year, on October 10th we recognize #WorldMentalHealthDay as a time to raise awareness for the importance of mental health and to help reduce the stigma of mental illness. […]
Transitions Program Teacher Spotlight: Meet Mr. Laganella!
Mr. Laganella is combining his passions for music and science education in his new role at our Transitions Program! Learn more about his extensive background in education in this Transitions […]
Why Mental Health Awareness Month is Important
Since 1949, the United States has recognized May as Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental Health Awareness Month raises awareness of mental health challenges faced by millions of people every day, […]
The Importance of Speaking Up: Recognizing Mental Health Awareness
By: Nicole Davis, MA, LAC, R-DMT School Based Mental Health Clinician May is Mental Health Awareness Month and at First Children, our incredible team of mental health clinicians go above […]
Seats Available! Summer Enrichment Program for Students
Don’t let your student’s academic progress stop during the summer! We’re welcoming middle and high school-age students to join us for our Summer Enrichment Program from July 10 – August […]
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. […]