Premier Behavioral Health and Special Education Services Provider
First Children Services (“FCS”) is a provider of special education and therapeutic services to children in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Specifically, FCS provides Applied Behavior Analysis (“ABA”) services and mental health service offerings in community-based and clinic-based environments. The Company serves over 1,000 children and families through a dedicated workforce of over 500 teachers, therapists, paraprofessionals, and support staff.
Investment Profile:
Status: Active
Investment Date: September 2025
Transaction Type: Recapitalization
Strategy: Accelerating Growth / Buy & Build
Station Lead(s): Rooke, Bernardi
Investment Highlights:
Industry Tailwinds: Autism Spectrum Disorder is one of the fastest growing development disorders in the Country. Recruit and retain staff to service children in the tri-state area as the demand for ABA services continues to increase.
Expanded Service Offerings: Expand the Company’s current mental health service offerings.
Acquisition Strategy: Geographic expansion throughout the mid-Atlantic and northeast.