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 […]

School Anxiety and First Children Services

Jay with student

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 […]