Communities
In Schools Southeast Texas, Inc., is here to make a difference in
the lives of
youth in Southeast Texas. Since its founding in 1991,
by caring adults and employers in the area, CISSET has served over
60,00 youth in numerous capacities.
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 community
Each
year, more than 2 million young people in 28 states have access
to service through Comunities In Schools.
Mission
Statement: To develop public/private
partnerships to assist the school system in keeping students in
school through direct involvement with the student and the student's
family.
Goal: To meet the individual needs of students of potential by
working closely in a coordinated and collaborative effort with school
personnel, parents and family, repositioned agency staff, community
volunteers, community businesses, and social service agencies.
Objective: To develop public/private partnerships for dropout prevention designed
to connect appropriate human services with youth in addressing such
critical issues as school attendance, literacy, job preparedness,
teen pregnancy, drug and alcohol abuse, teen suicide, and school
violence.
Program
Components: |
CIS
Objectives Are To Improve: |
Services
Available: |
Counseling
& Supportive Guidance
Academic Enhancement
Pre-Employment/Employment Services
Enrichment Activities
Parental Involvement
Agency Referral and Health Services |
School
Attendance
Academic Skills
Personal & Life Skills
Parental Involvement
Pre-Employment Skills, Career Development & Job Skills
Awareness of Health Related Issues
Graduation Issues
Coordination of Social Services for Students & Their Families |
One-On-One
Supportive Guidance
Anger Management Groups
Self-Esteem Groups
Homework Assistance
On-On-One Tutoring
Parent Education Classes & Support Groups
Home Visits
Prevention Programs
Job Fairs
Book Reading Clubs
Mentors
After School Activities
Enrichment Programs |
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