First Children Services grew out of the First Children School in Fanwood, NJ. 

Joseph J. Hess, Jr, its president and owner since 2009, recognized the opportunity to begin providing educational, therapeutic and behavioral health services to children in the most natural settings possible. This may be at home, in the local school district, early intervention programs, hospitals, private schools and residential treatment facilities.

First Children operates an approved private school serving children in grades PreK-high school in Fanwood, NJ, which was established in 1978 by Children’s Specialized Hospital and acquired by First Children in 2009. In addition, the organization operates a child care program at its site in Fanwood serving children from infancy through pre-kindergarten, a unique program that serves both children with and without challenges.

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First Children Services

Pamela Radel

Paulina Luu - Checo

Stephanie Colon

Alison Stevens

Christina Williams

Erin Devera

Colleen Hoffman

The Administration and Management team at First Children Services oversees the coordination and implementation of educational, therapeutic, and behavioral health services across various settings, including home, schools, and treatment facilities. They ensure operational efficiency, maintain compliance with regulations, manage human resources, and drive strategic business development to support the organization's mission of providing inclusive, high-quality care and education for children with and without challenges.

Administration and Management

Behavioral Support Team

Clinical Services and Mental Health Team

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Behavioral Support Team

Clinical Services and Mental Health Team