First Children Services

10/28/2026

💗First Children Services goes PINK! 🎀

Our teams at First Children School and North Hudson Academy are showing their support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month by wearing pink! 💕

More than just a color, pink represents hope, strength, awareness, and support for those whose lives have been touched by breast cancer.

We love seeing our students and staff come together to spread awareness and remind one another of the power of kindness, compassion, and community.

💗 Together, we wear pink. Together, we show support.

10/27/2026

🧡United in Kindness. Stronger Together! 🧡

Our North Hudson Academy (NHA) community celebrated Unity Day, coming together to spread a powerful message of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion! 🧡

Unity Day is a reminder that every student deserves to feel safe, supported, respected, and valued for exactly who they are.

At NHA, we're proud to foster a school community where differences are celebrated, friendships are encouraged, and kindness makes a lasting impact.

🧡 One school. One community. United against bullying!

A little kindness can make a BIG difference! 💙🧡

10/27/2026

🎓 4 Openings. One Pathway Back to School💙🧡

What happens when a student wants to succeed in school, but anxiety, school refusal, or mental health challenges make getting through the doors feel impossible?

At First Children Services, we know that chronic absenteeism isn't always an attendance problem. Sometimes, students need a different approach.

Our Transitions Program in Cherry Hill, NJ combines individualized academics, clinical support, and a structured, supportive environment to help students rebuild confidence, reconnect with learning, and work toward returning to their home school.

📣 We currently have just FOUR openings available!

And there's never been a better time to get to know Transitions!

🏫 Upcoming Open Houses
October 29 | November 12 | November 19 | December 3
⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 1256 Marlkress Road, Cherry Hill, NJ

We're also excited about our Middle States candidacy, with our site visit quickly approaching — an important milestone in our commitment to educational excellence and continuous improvement!

💙 School leaders, CST members, and referral partners: Do you have a student who needs a different pathway forward?

We'd love to connect, welcome you for a visit, and explore how Transitions may help.

📩 [email protected]

Because every student deserves a pathway back to school.

10/26/2026

🎃👻 **Trunk or Treat fun across Pennsylvania!** 💙🧡

What a wonderful time celebrating the Halloween season with our First Children Services families, staff, and communities!

A huge **THANK YOU** to everyone who joined us at our Pennsylvania Trunk or Treat events and to our incredible team members who worked behind the scenes to plan, decorate, and bring these celebrations to life! 🍬🎃

From creative trunks and costumes to lots of smiles and sweet treats, these are the moments that make our FCS community so special!

🧡 And we're not done celebrating yet!. We're looking forward to wrapping up our Halloween festivities with our final **Trunk or Treat in Mount Laurel on October 28th.

Thank you for making these events so memorable. We can't wait for one more round of Halloween fun! 👻💙

10/23/2026

Don't forget!! Both our amazing clinic locations in Pennsylvania are hosting Trunk or Treat events tonight! Share and spread the word. We hope to see you there!

10/22/2026

💙🧡🌸 Day 1 at Autism New Jersey is in the books!

What a great day of conversations, connections, and growing together in Atlantic City!

We loved meeting so many passionate professionals at the Autism New Jersey Conference.

💐 Did you stop by Booth #25 yet?

If not, there's still time! Come see us Friday, meet our First Children Services team, learn about opportunities to grow with us, and create a beautiful flower bouquet to take home!

🌱 Come Grow With Us!

We can't wait to see more familiar faces and make some new connections tomorrow!

10/22/2026

💙🧡 When getting to school becomes the hardest part of the day, where do you turn?

For students experiencing anxiety, school refusal, or chronic absenteeism related to mental health challenges, returning to the classroom isn't always as simple as showing up.

That's where Transitions comes in.

Our center-based program in Cherry Hill provides a supportive environment where students can rebuild confidence, develop coping skills, reconnect with learning, and work toward a successful return to their home school.

✨ Individualized student support
✨ Academics and clinical services working together
✨ Collaboration with families and district teams
✨ A focus on re-engagement and successful school transitions

Have a student in mind? Let's talk.

📍 Cherry Hill, NJ
📧 [email protected]
🔗 https://transition-to-school.lovable.app

Because every student deserves a pathway forward. 💙

10/21/2026

Big thank you the Cherry Hill Sun for featuring our Transitions program in a recent issue. Take a read and learn how we are supporting students with chronic absenteeism.

For some students, missing school isn’t about wanting to sleep late or simply not wanting to go to class. Anxiety, depression and other mental-health chall

10/21/2026

🎰🌊 Atlantic City, here we come! 💙🧡

First Children Services is heading to the Autism NJ Conference this week, and we'd love to see you!

📍 Visit us at Booth #25! Stop by, say hello, and connect with our team about the exciting work we're doing to support children, families, and school communities.

🎤 Don't miss our presentation!

D2: Navigating Trauma in Autistic Lives
📅 Thursday, October 22
⏰ 3:15 PM
📍 Room 1–3

Whether you're stopping by our booth or joining our session, we can't wait to connect, learn, and grow together!

10/20/2026

🚨 Is it anxiety… or is it school refusal?

When a student begins missing school, arriving late, or withdrawing from the classroom, there may be more happening beneath the surface.

💙🧡 JOIN US TOMORROW!

Our next FREE Webinar Wednesday tackles a challenge facing so many school communities:

🎓 From Worry to Withdrawal: Recognizing & Responding to Anxiety-Based School Refusal

We'll explore how anxiety can contribute to school avoidance, how to recognize signs of distress, and ways to support students at school, at home, and in the community.

📅 Wednesday, October 21
⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM
💻 Virtual | FREE

Whether you're an educator, school counselor, administrator, CST member, or parent, this is a conversation worth having!

✨ One hour. Practical insights. A chance to make a difference.

🔗 REGISTER HERE: https://45401782.hs-sites.com/webinar-schedule

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