First Children Services

As the school year comes to a close, it's the perfect time to reflect on the progress students have made—and the supports that helped them get there.

Our latest LinkedIn article explores the growing impact of chronic absenteeism and the importance of providing meaningful mental health and educational supports to help students reconnect, reengage, and succeed.

Take a moment to check it out and join the conversation.

📖 Read the article here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/first-children-learning-services-llc_as-the-school-year-comes-to-a-close-were-activity-7472585028804415488-TSUK

More Than a School Year: Celebrating the Power of Partnership | First Children Services As the school year comes to a close, we're taking a moment to reflect on what made this year meaningful — the partnerships, the progress, and the students who reminded us why this work matters. We wrote about it. 💙🧡 [Read: More Than a School Year: Celebrating the Power of Partnership]

📚 Did you know? When you partner with First Children Services, professional development comes free.

We bring our content experts right to your district — customized PD for your staff and workshops for your families, at no cost to you. Topics span Mental Health, Autism & Behavior, Early Childhood, School Teams, and Parents & Caregivers. 💙

Let's build a session around what your team needs most. Reach out to Caitlin Summers-Motta at [email protected] to get started!

💙 Nothing means more than hearing this from the schools we serve. A heartfelt thank you to our partnering district in Union County, NJ for these kind words about our team:

"We truly value our partnership with First Children Services and greatly appreciate the level of professionalism, expertise, and collaboration consistently demonstrated by their BCBAs... They approach their work with compassion and professionalism, always keeping the best interests of students at the center of their decision-making."

We're proud to support student success — academically, behaviorally, and social-emotionally — alongside the dedicated educators in our partner schools. 🍎

Interested in partnering with us? 📩 [email protected]

⚽ A HUGE thank you to Autumn Lake Healthcare for their incredible donation of FIFA soccer balls to First Children Services! Your generosity is keeping our kids active, energized, and — we have to say it — kicking it! 🧡

We are so grateful for community partners who show up for our youth in the most fun ways possible. This one's going in the back of the net. 🥅

⛳ What a day for a round of golf! First Children Services was proud to sponsor the Golf Cannon at the 2026 Tri-County Golf Outing (Burlington–Camden–Gloucester) at Vineyard National at Renault.

A huge thank you to our friend Sarah Bell for the opportunity, and to everyone who came out for such a fun day on the course. Best of all — all net proceeds support scholarships for high school students across all three counties. 💙

🤝 A wonderful afternoon connecting with school business officials and district leaders across New Jersey at the NJASBO Lunch & Learn!

Our CEO, Matt Hess, was honored to present alongside Kathleen Ehling, Esq. of our friends at Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C. for a thoughtful conversation on best practices, compliance, and partnership in educating students with autism — including a look at our Strive: Partnership Program, a public-private partnership for educational empowerment. 💙

Want to learn more about partnering with First Children Services? 📩 Email us at [email protected]

🌟 Celebrating another amazing year of partnership with Plainfield Public School District!

As our Regional Director Lisa Radil, BCBA, shares: "Partnering with the Plainfield Public School District this year exemplified what's possible when organizations work together with a shared purpose. Our partnership was built on communication, trust, and a commitment to student success... I'm grateful for the trust placed in our agency and proud of all we accomplished together."

When schools and providers align around one goal — student success — students, staff, and families all thrive. 💙

📍 Is your district looking for a trusted partner in NJ or PA? First Children Services provides in-district behavioral and mental health support, school staffing, and specialized services that keep students learning in their community.

👉 Let's talk about what we can build together. Visit firstchildrenservices.com or send us a message.

Our Training and Outreach specialist, Tara, had a great time this weekend at the NJ4S Burlington County Spring Community Resource Fair. It was nice seeing so many familiar faces, and meeting new ones! Thank you to Ometa and her team for putting this together.

This time of year is filled with so many exciting events. Where will we see you next?!

Mental health support shouldn't stop at the school door. 🏫 First Children Services embeds licensed clinicians directly into the school day — so students get the help they need, when and where they need it most. Individual counseling, group sessions, crisis intervention, and more.

Reach out to learn more: [email protected]

🌟 We're Hiring at First Children Services!

Are you passionate about making a lasting impact in the lives of children and families across New Jersey and Pennsylvania? We're looking for dedicated, compassionate professionals to join our growing team.
📌 Open Positions:
✅ Board Certified Behavior Analysts
✅ Teachers
✅ Behavior Technicians and Registered Behavior Technicians
✅ Paraprofessionals

At First Children Services, you're not just filling a role — you're changing lives every single day.
💙 What we offer:
→ Competitive salary & benefits
→ Health, dental & 401(k)
→ Paid time off
→ Training & professional development
→ A team that truly supports each other

📲 Apply today: firstchildrenservices.com

Or send us a DM — we'd love to hear from you!