Our mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
Comprehensive Services
Communities In Schools of Peninsula supports students by meeting their needs both in and out of the classroom. Our site coordinators are based in schools, where they assess student needs, develop individualized plans, and connect students and families to essential resources through a network of community partners, including local organizations, businesses, healthcare providers, and volunteers.
Every child has tremendous potential. We help students unlock their abilities and talents, giving them a brighter future.
We provide one-on-one support—such as academic assistance, basic needs like food and clothing, mental and physical health services, mentoring, and college and career readiness—to help students overcome barriers to success. We also offer school-wide programs, including assemblies and after-school enrichment, to support the entire student community.
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Proven Effective
For every $1 invested in CIS, $11.60 comes back to the community
Communities In Schools of Peninsula measures its impact locally through rigorous quality standards, while national research confirms our model is both effective and cost-efficient in preventing dropout. Studies show that for every $1 invested, $11.60 is returned to the community, and that CIS is uniquely proven to both reduce dropout rates and increase on-time graduation. Additional research also highlights the success of integrated student support models in improving student outcomes.