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What
exactly does Communities In Schools do?
CIS is not a program, but a process of brokering
and coordinating services into schools to
benefit youth and families. CIS facilitates
hundreds of services in more than 60 schools.
CIS also coordinates after school services
in 42 schools in Wayne County, and manages
a Community Technology Center, volunteer services,
and a warehouse of incentives for students.
Where are
you located?
The main offices of CIS of Detroit and its
Community Technology Center are at 5830 Field
Street on the eastside of Detroit. School
services
are provided onsite at each CIS school.
Do
you support school districts outside of Detroit?
CIS facilitates services in the Ecorse and
River Rouge school districts and is in discussions
with other districts.
How
can my school become a part of CIS?
If you are interested in community partnerships,
CIS develops them both locally and nationally.
There are many different ways to partner,
and with various services. The best way to
start is by checking out the chart below or
contacting CIS to learn about the great possibilities.
How
much does it cost to have a CIS program?
The cost of services varies according to the
breadth and depth of services requested. Each
program is designed in partnership with the
school and its community to meet the individual
needs and interests of its students and their
families. The cost can be as little as a few
thousand dollars or more than $100,000 for
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| Communities In
Schools, Inc. - the nation's leading community-based organization,
helping kids succeed in school and prepare for life. |
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