Our Mission
At Communities In Schools (CIS), we surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
Student Support Specialists
Student Support Specialists provide case-managed services to students identified as being at-risk of dropping out, or in need of specific intervention services.
After School Programming
We support the needs of at-risk students and their families in a safe environment by providing free, positive, daily after-school programming to New Hanover County and Pender County students.
CIS Restorative Justice Programs
Diversion programs for low-level, juvenile offenders to recognize the harm they caused, the impact of their choices, and opportunities to repair the harm, without entering the justice system.
Baby Steps - Young Parent Support
Baby Steps Program is a two-tiered system of support for parents age 21 and younger, living in New Hanover and Pender counties.
Freedom School
This six-week summer literacy and cultural enrichment program is a research-based, multicultural Integrated Reading Curriculum that supports students and their families.
Student Support Specialists
Student Support Specialists provide case-managed services to students identified as being at-risk of dropping out, or in need of specific intervention services.
After School Programming
We support the needs of at-risk students and their families in a safe environment by providing free, positive, daily after-school programming to New Hanover County and Pender County students.
CIS Restorative Justice Programs
Diversion programs for low-level, juvenile offenders to recognize the harm they caused, the impact of their choices, and opportunities to repair the harm, without entering the justice system.
Baby Steps - Young Parent Support
Baby Steps Program is a two-tiered system of support for parents age 21 and younger, living in New Hanover and Pender counties.
Freedom School
This six-week summer literacy and cultural enrichment program is a research-based, multicultural Integrated Reading Curriculum that supports students and their families.
Student Support Specialists
Student Support Specialists provide case-managed services to students identified as being at-risk of dropping out, or in need of specific intervention services.
After School Programming
We support the needs of at-risk students and their families in a safe environment by providing free, positive, daily after-school programming to New Hanover County and Pender County students.
CIS Restorative Justice Programs
Diversion programs for low-level, juvenile offenders to recognize the harm they caused, the impact of their choices, and opportunities to repair the harm, without entering the justice system.
Baby Steps - Young Parent Support
Baby Steps Program is a two-tiered system of support for parents age 21 and younger, living in New Hanover and Pender counties.
Freedom School
This six-week summer literacy and cultural enrichment program is a research-based, multicultural Integrated Reading Curriculum that supports students and their families.
Last school year, we provided free programming and support to 21,919 students, 1,958 of those received ongoing, case-managed support.
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Donate
Donations are greatly appreciated and go directly to support the services we provide for local youth.
Volunteer
Share your hobby, talents or interests with our students! Our programs need the support of caring adults to help keep students on the path to academic achievement.
Our Partners
