Students who are not attending school due to underlying anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, fears, bullying, social skills challenges, and/or family related difficulties present a considerable challenge for school personnel and families.  Traditional home instruction may provide an immediate educational solution, but it will only mask the problem and can socially isolate the child leading to further issues.  Time is of the essence for these students as the longer a child remains out of school, the more difficult it becomes for the child to return to school.  First Children’s Transitions Program for students with anxiety and school refusal offers a solution that allows these students to comfortably return to a group learning environment among their peers.

The goals of the Transitions Program are to help students with anxiety and/or depression, who are not attending or thriving in a typical school setting, to return to a classroom-like setting, learn coping skills, and ultimately transition back to school.  The program includes group and individual counseling for each student in addition to their academic curriculum.  As students progress through the program, our professional staff will assist students, their families, and school district staff with a re-entry plan to transition them back to school.