Welcome to the DCF Regional School, Cherry Hill Campus! The Cherry Hill Campus offers an alternative educational environment for students in elementary, middle, and high school, featuring a 12-month program. Our academic offerings cater to students with diverse needs, who thrive in a smaller setting.

We place a strong emphasis on social-emotional learning to ensure our students' mental health is prioritized, enabling them to receive a high-quality education. We utilize the Nurtured Heart Approach, Handle with Care, and the Healing-Centered Approach, which address both social and emotional needs.

The Transitional Education Center (TEC) program is a community-based, state-operated alternative school featuring small classrooms and academic programs that offer rigorous and differentiated instruction. Students are primarily referred by the New Jersey Department of Children and Families’ (DCF) partners, which include community organizations, county juvenile and family courts, and local school districts. 

The mission of TEC is to offer a comprehensive educational program for at-risk youth that equips them with the skills necessary to build skills for a positive life, and supports their successful reintegration into future school, work, and community endeavors.

Project TEACH offers students targeted academic instruction, life skills, parenting skills, and career guidance. This year-round program is tailored to the individual needs and learning preferences of pregnant and/or parenting students. 

Students engage in a hands-on learning lab to develop their parenting skills. Additionally, there is an on-site licensed daycare facility for the students’ infants and toddlers. 

The mission is to deliver a comprehensive educational program for expecting and parenting youth, equipping them with the skills needed to build a positive life for themselves and their children.

The program aims to assist all students in obtaining a diploma from their local high school or returning to their local school district to complete their high school education. Students are connected to community resources for continued parenting support.

• General and Special Education program

• Statewide testing

• Child Study Team Services

• Transition Services

• Work-based learning experiences (WBLEs)

• Instructional and assistive technology services

• Programs provided by NJ-certified teachers.

• College and career exploration

• Class size maximum of 12 students

• Related services as required by students’ Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs)

• Potential concurrent enrollment for college credit for qualified students

• Provide each student with an educational program that aligns with the NJ Student Learning Standards and the graduation requirements of their local school district.

• Prepare students for real-world challenges through financial literacy programs.

• Offer individually tailored education plans that leverage students’ strengths to address their academic, social, and career needs.

• Offer parenting classes and support to strengthen families.

• Provide practical, everyday technology applications.

• Teach students alternatives to anti-social behaviors through conflict resolution, utilizing the Nurtured Heart Approach and 6 Core Strategies.

• Facilitate community connections for pre- and post-natal services and assist students in transitioning to post-secondary education, training, and employment.

• Incorporate, enhance, and encourage fathers to take an equal role in co-parenting by providing father-centered classes and resources.

DCF Cherry Hill is actively collaborating with various community providers to enhance our partnerships for Project TEACH and TEC students.

Young Lives
At YoungLives, adolescents can experience friends, adventure, support, and fun. YoungLives offers:

• Club is a time for fun and laughter with other teen moms and mentors. You’ll find food, activities, music, childcare, and a message about real life. The club is free, and you don’t need to be a member or anything like that – all teen moms are welcome.
• Camp is created just for you and your child. It’s a place where you'll laugh hysterically, enjoy fantastic food, and have great conversations. There will be time to make lasting memories with your child and enjoy all that camp has to offer while your child is cared for by excellent childcare volunteers.

The Cooperative (formerly Southern New Jersey Perinatal Cooperative)
The Cooperative is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) coalition of healthcare professionals and consumers, licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health, serving as the maternal and child health consortium for the seven counties of South Jersey. Founded in 1982, the Cooperative strives to maximize resources, address gaps in care, and identify emerging regional needs.

NJ4S
NJ4S provides mental health services and support to students. The services are provided by caring and highly qualified counselors and licensed clinicians in the school setting or other convenient community locations.

Our NJ-certified teachers provide quality education to ALL our students through Individualized Program Plans (IPPs) and their unbelievable ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of each learner.

• NJ-certified educators in all core content areas
• ESL certified teachers
• NJ Drivers Education certified teachers
• Special Education certified teachers
• Teachers of the Handicapped
• Classroom support staff with diverse backgrounds and expertise
• First Aid Certified Staff
• Handle with Care certified staff
• Google for Education Certified Teachers

DCF Regional School – Cherry Hill Campus
30 West Evesham Road
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Tel: (856) 795-0282
Fax: (856) 795-0923