Transitions School Refusal Program – First Children Services

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, […]

Gaining Hands-on Experience Through Books!

Students in the Transitions Program have started working on a new school library to gain hands-on experience and encourage more reading. Students picked up different roles to get the initiative […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

School Anxiety and First Children Services

By Jay S. Cohen, M.Ed Supervisor of Transitions/Balance Programs Some students feign illness to skip going to school. Here, at First Children Service’s Transitions and Balance programs, it’s often anxiety […]

Childhood Trauma and Its Possible Link to Anxiety and Excessive Absenteeism

By Susan Goldman, MEd, Director, Community Educational Services I totally missed it! If I knew then what I know now, what a different impact I would’ve had on my inner […]