On any given day, First Children Services touches the lives of more than 1000 children and families
with a dedicated workforce of over 300 teachers, therapists, paraprofessionals and support staff.
The organization works with over 70 school districts; is approved by the NJ Department of Children and Families to provide behavior therapy and support services; and is in-network with most insurance companies in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
New Location in Pennsylvania!
First Children Services is excited to announce our new location in Colmar, PA. The Colmar office will offer diagnostic services, outpatient services, social skills groups, and our Strive Autism Center. We will also offer home, community, and school-based ABA therapy in Montgomery and Bucks Counties. Learn More>
Now offering a FREE trial class for our Minecraft Social Skills Group in Colmar, PA! Learn More>
Educational Programs
First Children School in Fanwood is a NJ Department of Education approved private school for students with disabilities serving students in grades pre-kindergarten through high school.
Learn more >We offer a small group, center-based home instruction program for students with school refusal due to anxiety, depression, or related mental health issues.
Learn more>We offer home instruction with certified teachers to students in elementary through high school.
Learn more >Child Care, Before & After School Programs
A Special Place Child Care Center
We offer an inclusive daycare serving children 8 weeks to 6 years old. Our approach to learning is holistic in that we foster the cognitive, social, emotional, physical and creative abilities of children. Learn more >

Twilight Club
After school club that provides homework help and opportunities for academic and social growth. Learn more >

STARZ Club
Before school program for students at the Folwell School in Mount Holly. Learn more >
News & Events
Addressing the Growing Problem of School Refusal
Published in Behavioral Health News ∼ Winter 2019 By Howard Savin, PhD, Jay Cohen, MEd, Valery Bailey, MPA, and Katherine Fearon, LCSW, First Children
First Children Services 2018 Presidents Awards
Congratulations to Angelica Spirito and Tiffany Broomall for receiving First Children Services' 2018 Presidents Awards! Each year, this award is presented
Employment Opportunities
We’re expanding and looking for innovative and energetic professionals to join our team!
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