Communities In Schools of Wayne County (CIS) is part of a larger, national organization that ensures every student, regardless of race, zip code, or socioeconomic background has what they need to realize their potential in school and beyond. In Wayne County, we work directly inside all five local school districts to connect students to caring adults and community resources that help them see, confront, and overcome the barriers that stand between them and a brighter future. Together, we build a powerful change movement made up of peers, students, and alumni committed to building an equitable path to education for future generations.
Communities In Schools (CIS™) believes that transformative relationships are key to unlocking a student’s potential. With this in mind, we will succeed by including in our strategies, ingraining in our culture, and reflecting in our behaviors, the values of excellence, opportunity, and civility. As a result, we will break down barriers to education and create life-changing outcomes for our local community.
The mission of Communities In Schools is to surround students with a community of support,
empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
CIS of Wayne County believes that every student needs and deserves these “5 basics”
- A one-on-one relationship with a caring adult
- A safe place to learn and grow
- A healthy start and future
- A marketable skill upon graduation
- A chance to give back to peers and the community
Read about Our Model of how we accomplish this missions and help students achieve the 5 basics.
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Link to 990:
Communities In Schools Form 990
Link to 2022-23 Annual Report:
CISWC Impact Report 2022-23 – for web
Communities In Schools is a national organization.
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Supportive Research:
Additional Info:
Aligning Networks to Enable Every Student to Thrive Discussion Brief
Our Commitment to DEI
Communities In Schools® (CIS™) believes that transformative relationships are key to unlocking a student’s potential. We will succeed by including in our strategies, ingraining in our culture, and reflecting in our behaviors, principles and practices of diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a result, we break down immediate and systemic barriers to create and sustain equitable outcomes.
