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Mission/Goals: Communities In Schools brings resources, services, business partners, parents and volunteers into public schools across the U.S. The programs meet children's needs so children can concentrate on learning. The programs focus on five basic life tools: a personal, 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; and a chance to give back to peers and community.

Sources: www.cisnet.org; www.guidestar.org

Type of Evaluation: Outcomes Monitoring (Pre/post).

Note: This evaluation reported here does not specifically include the Detroit program.
 

Objective: To assess the effect of Communities in Schools programs on youth outcomes.

Impact/Outcome Findings: The effects on enrollment and graduation rates were as follows: 77% of students enrolled in CIS were either still in school or graduated 2-3 years later. 21% had dropped out of school. The evaluation found that improvement in school attendance and academic performance was greatest for CIS students who had moderate or severe attendance problems and/or academic problems prior to enrollment. Overall, 50% maintained or improved attendance while 49% were able to improve their GPA.