Communities In Schools
Mission:
Communities In Schools helps students stay in school and make right choices by connecting schools with needed community resources. By bringing resources, services, parents, and volunteers into schools, we create a community of caring adults who work hand in hand with educators.
Contact Information
Address: 390 Park Avenue, 18th Floor c/o Third Point, New York, NY 10022
Telephone: (212) 407-6264
Website: http://www.cisnet.org
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General Information
Type: Volunteer
Tag words: mentoring, community involvement, volunteer, computer training, technology, community service
Programs/Services
A Personal Relationship with a Caring Adult:
Description: CIS provides:
• Mentors from organizations like the National Mentoring Partnership and Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and from concerned local businesses, volunteer groups and religious institutions.
• Tutors from businesses and accredited groups like America Reads and from nearby colleges and universities.
• Parental Involvement Programs that link parents to the school as full partners, teaching child-rearing skills, and encouraging adults to complete their education along with their children.
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A Safe Place:
Description: After-School and Extended-Hours Programs like the CIS partnership with Boys and Girls Clubs that transform the school into a safe place for children and families after school and on weekends, with offerings such as computer classes, music and dance activities, and tutoring and help with homework.
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A Healthy Start:
Description: Mental Health Counseling that places county, municipal and private mental health specialists directly in the school., Family Strengthening Initiatives such as the nationally acclaimed Families and Schools Together (FAST) program, helping children and families stay resilient., Drug and Alcohol Education with a proven track record, involving national and local programs.
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A Marketable Skill:
Description: • Technology Training for the Future at the CIS/Cisco Networking Academy Program, a nationwide CIS partnership that teaches young people to design, build and maintain computer networks.
• Career Counseling and Employment Skills taught by workforce specialists and by business volunteers who provide career mentoring, job "shadowing," part-time and summer jobs, and a hands-on introduction to the world of work. CIS partners include Morgan Stanley, HOSTS, First Union, Time Warner and many others.
• College Preparation and Scholarship Opportunities through initiatives like ThinkCOLLEGETM and partnerships with state university systems, helping graduates advance to higher education and successful careers.
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A Chance to Give Back:
Description: Community Service Opportunities that include such key CIS partners as Youth Service America and the Corporation for National Service to work with the elderly, sponsor neighborhood clean-ups, participate in food and clothing drives, and share what they’ve learned with younger children.
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