The Transitions Program is a full day, small group, center-based home instruction educational program for students grades 5-12 with school refusal due to anxiety and/or depression.  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.

The Transitions Program offers:

• Full day programming 
• Small group learning 
• A therapeutic environment
• Individual and group counseling 
• A broad range of electives
• Honors level courses
• Diverse world language courses
• Behavior analyst consultation
• Related services-on an individual basis
• Extended school year program

Transitions Program Counseling Services
The Transitions Program counseling services are provided by our experienced social workers who work closely with each student’s outside treatment provider and family to ensure a smooth continuity of care.  Counseling services include, but are not limited to, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, social skills,  and family support.

First Children Services is a New Jersey Department of Education Approved Clinic and Agency for counseling and home instruction.  Our Transitions Program teachers are New Jersey Department of Education certified.  The  Transitions curriculum follows the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.  Students do not need an IEP or 504  to attend the Transitions Program.  Transportation to and from our program is the responsibility of the sending school district or family.

Our upper elementary/middle school  program is located in Berlin, NJ and the high school program is located in Cherry Hill, NJ.

Age Groups	Children Adolescents
Community Services	Education Educational Services
Health Services	Behavioral / Mental Health Anxiety Depression Dermatillomania Grief / Loss Mental Health Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Trauma / PTSD Crisis / Safety Bullying
Treatment Services	Outpatient Services Assessment / Evaluation Counseling Counseling / Therapy, Group Counseling / Therapy, Individual Social Skills Treatment Settings Office / Practice School
Payment Options	DCP&P Contracted Service Self Pay State-Public Contracted Service
Areas Served	Atlantic County Burlington County Camden County Cumberland County Gloucester County Mercer County Monmouth County Ocean County Salem County

Last Updated: 06/25/24