Transitions Program Teacher Spotlight: Meet Kathy Fearon!
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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
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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
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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!
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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
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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. […]