Bringing Inclusive Sports & Fitness Classes to Southern NJ with Spectrum Sports!
Dan Minko during a Spectrum Sports fitness class in Mount Laurel. First Children Services is excited to announce that we’ll be partnering with Spectrum Sports in South Jersey to offer […]
Transitions Students Make Toys for Local Dogs in Need
Students in the Transitions Program have started a new initiative dedicated to making dog toys for local animal shelters in South Jersey. “For the Love of Pets” was created by […]
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 […]
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 […]
Child-Only Insurance Plans for Children with Autism
What is the New Jersey Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities Mandate? In 2009, the New Jersey Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities Mandate was passed requiring all fully-insured plans written in […]
Autism Awareness in Ireland
Our Educational Program Advisor, Tom McCool, recently visited Ireland where he furthered awareness of autism on an international scale. Below is an excerpt of his visit. “Cathy and I […]
Teacher reaches his students through music
MEET JAY COHEN… By JAYNE JACOVA FELD Voice staff HOMETOWN: Cherry Hill FAMILY: Wife Robin, daughters Megan and Brittany, granddaughter Remy FAVORITE COMPOSER: Frédéric Chopin FAVORITE NIGHT OUT: Dinner and a Broadway show […]
