Circumstances and barriers vary widely for students across communities. Our local approach allows us to identify the unique needs in our schools and communities to leverage resources and make a difference in the lives of our youth.
Challenges vary for each family and each student faces their own, unique circumstances. While some may require academic assistance or mental health support, others may face housing and food insecurity or simply need a pair of glasses or shoes that fit.
Helping students move beyond their present circumstances requires a whole-child approach, not a one-size-fits-all solution. CISBM comes alongside students to ensure EVERY youth we serve has access to the tools and opportunities that empower them to write their own success story.
We partner with school and community leaders to determine how to best support local youth. Though the services may differ in each community, all Communities In Schools affiliates use an integrated student support model to deliver a mix of the following:
- Academic Assistance: Individualized academic supports foster student growth and success
- Basic Needs: Providing basics like food and clothing empowers students to come to school comfortable, nourished and prepared to learn
- Enrichment: Connection to enrichment activities expands students’ understanding of what the world has to offer.
- Life Skills: One-to-one mentoring and small group work, instills confidence to succeed and fosters the belief opportunities increase with an investment in education
- Family Engagement: Creating opportunities for engagement with families builds community and promotes success
- Behavioral Intervention: Building positive habits around regular attendance and coping skills improves student outcomes
- College & Career Prep: We equip students with the necessary tools to write their own success stories
- Physical & Mental Health: Increasing access to physical, dental, vision, and mental health services allows students to focus in the classroom
- Community Service: Giving back to community, fosters a sense of belonging and value
Communities In Schools site coordinators work with at-risk students, families, and schools, to provide students with the resources they need to stay in school. These include academic support such as tutoring or mentoring, physical and mental health care, basic needs like food and clothing, life skills, and college and career preparation—all offered right at the school. Here is a overview of the services we offer:
Our Services in Schools
Case Management
School-based site coordinators empower students to stay in school through individualized access to needed resources, and ongoing encouragement and guidance to build confidence to reach their potential and achieve their dreams.