For more than 25 years, Communities In Schools has helped students choose success by ensuring their access to the “Five Basics:”
- A one-on-one relationship with a caring adult
- A safe place to learn and grow
- A healthy start and a healthy future
- A marketable skill to use upon graduation
- A chance to give back to peers and the community
Each year, more than 2 million young people in 28 states have access to service through Communities In Schools.
Mission Statement:
The mission of Communities In Schools of Southeast Texas is to surround students with a community of support empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
Vision Statement:
The vision of CISSET is to develop public/private partnerships to assist the educational system in keeping students in school through direct involvement with the student and the student’s family. The goal is to meet the individual needs of students by working closely in a coordinated and collaborative effort with school personnel, parents, families, volunteers, businesses, and social service agencies.
Program & Services
Program Components:
- Supportive Guidance & Counseling
- Academic Enhancement & Support
- College & Career Awareness
- Enrichment Activities
- Parental & Family Engagement
- Agency Referral and Health Services
CIS Objectives Are To Improve:
- School Attendance
- Academic Skills
- Personal & Life Skills
- Parental & Family Engagement
- College Preparedness
- Career Development & Job Skills
- Awareness of Health-Related Issues
- Graduation Issues
- Coordination of Social Services for Students & Their Families
Services Available:
- One-On-One Supportive Guidance
- Anger Management Groups
- Self-Esteem Groups
- Homework Assistance
- One-On-One Tutoring
- Parent Education Classes & Support Groups
- Home Visits
- Prevention Programs
- Job Fairs
- Book Reading Clubs
- Mentors
- After School Activities
- Enrichment Programs
Partner Agencies:
- American Red Cross
- Boys’ Haven of America
- Buckner Children & Family Services – STAR
- Buckner Project HOPES
- Family Services of Southeast Texas – Kids Connection
- Girl Scouts of San Jacinto
- Golden Triangle Emergency Center
- Goodwill Industries of SETX & SWLA, Inc.
- Jefferson County District Attorneys Office
- Legacy Community Health
- Molina Healthcare
- Port Arthur Health Department
- Port Arthur Smiles
- Power Zone Texas Workforce Solutions
- Rape & Suicide Crisis Center
- Some Other Place
- Southeast Texas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse
- Southeast Texas Food Bank
- Spindletop Center – Youth Prevention Services
- St. Mark’s Treasure House
- Texas Children’s Health Plan
- Vision Service Plan
- Wisdom Circle
- YMCA of Southeast Texas
For more information please visit our website: http://cisset.org/