First Children Services-Educational & Therapeutic Services

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 Montgomeryville, PA offering 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>

Educational Programs

First Children School

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.

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Transitions Program

We offer a small group, center-based home instruction program for students with school refusal due to anxiety, depression, or related mental health issues.

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Home Instruction Services

We offer home instruction with certified teachers to students in elementary through high school.

Home Instruction Services

Therapeutic Services

Diagnostic Services

We offer specialized psychological testing for children and adolescents including autism spectrum disorder, anxiety disorders, trauma, ADHD, and behavioral disorders.
Strive Autism Centers

Offering intensive ABA therapy and behavioral assessments for toddlers and young children in a fun and enriching environment! Our centers are located in Cherry Hill NJ, Fanwood NJ, and Montgomeryville, PA.
Home Based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy

ABA therapy is delivered in the home and community by behavior technicians and supervised by BCBAs to children 18 months and older with autism spectrum disorder. We provide ABA therapy throughout New Jersey and Southeastern Pennsylvania.
Camp Discovery Social Skills Day Camp

At camp discovery, children learn social skills in a fun and interactive environment. Activities include cooking, arts and crafts, music, Minecraft, science exploration, games, and more!
Social Skills Groups

Our social skills groups provide a fun and motivating way to teach social skills to children with social and communication difficulties.
Anxiety Skills Groups

Our anxiety skills groups teach youth to identify strengths, understand feelings, develop safe coping and problem-solving skills, and cultivate social connections.
School-Based Behavioral Services

First Children Services offers school-based ABA, behavior consultation services, behavioral assessments, staff training, and specialized school staffing.
Intensive In-Home and Intensive In-Community Services

Our Behavioral Health Treatment Services division provides effective behavioral health evaluations and treatment to youth and families throughout New Jersey. Our services are accessible, accountable, and efficient.
Outpatient Counseling

Our outpatient counseling services focus on person-centered planning and treatment. Counseling specializations include autism spectrum disorder, anxiety disorders, trauma, ADHD, behavioral disorders, and family counseling.

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Summer Programs

Camp Discovery Social Skills Day Camp

Camp Discovery Social Skills Day Camp offers full and half-day programs for children with special needs ages 3-14 years old & a Junior Counselor Program for teens and young adults with special needs ages 14-21 years old. Locations are in Fanwood and Cherry Hill, NJ. Learn more >

Social Skills Groups

First Children Services offers social skills groups for children and young adults ages 3-21. Learn more >

Extended School Year

First Children School ESY Learn more >

Transitions Program ESY Learn more>

News & Events

Crusader Athletic Leadership Council participates in a visit to the First Children’s School

On Wednesday, March 06, 2019, members of the Crusader Athletic Leadership Council participated in a visit to the First Children’s School, located in Fanwood, New

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

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Oct 11