Our mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
CIS ADVANCES YOUNG PEOPLE'S ECONOMIC MOBILITY
When CIS is present in schools, students do better academically, they are more likely to graduate and enroll in college, and they have higher earnings as adults. These proven outcomes change the trajectories of young people and reduce the risk of poverty.
Through resource connection and one-on-one support, CIS of Chicago empowers students to succeed – in school and beyond.
Impact In Our Community
Chicago public-school students benefited from programs and services provided by or connected through CIS of Chicago.*
students in grades K-12 were served by CIS Student Supports Managers. They created plans to develop the skills and access the resources they need to succeed in school.*
schools were served by CIS of Chicago. Our team connected schools with community programs that addressed their unique needs.*
*Data from the 2024-25 school year
PROVIDING HOLISTIC SUPPORT
Chicago students and their families have endured unprecedented challenges since the start of the decade. Systemic challenges like poverty, community violence, and lack of investment have compounded since the pandemic with an increase in youth mental health issues, as well as significant learning loss.
Our team works to ensure that every student, regardless of their identity, ability, or zip code, has access to the resources and opportunity they need to be successful in the classroom and beyond.
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