Communities In Schools of Philadelphia, Inc. is an affiliate of Communities In Schools, Inc. (CIS), the leading dropout prevention organization in the country. Founded in 1977, CIS serves nearly 1.3 million elementary and secondary students in more than 3,400 schools in 25 states and the District of Columbia. CIS of Philadelphia is also an affiliate of Communities In Schools of Pennsylvania (CIS-PA). Learn more at www.cisnet.org and www.cis-pa.org.

CIS of Philadelphia is the largest of more than 180 independently incorporated CIS affiliates. Founded in 1986 as an extension of the School District of Philadelphia Office of Vocational Education, CIS of Philadelphia channels existing community resources to the students who need them most, meeting basic needs and applying the CIS “5 Basics” to help children prepare for life.

We operate more than 25 programs and services that address academic preparedness, social services, vocational and post-secondary education, teen pregnancy, financial literacy and life skills. CIS of Philadelphia is present in approximately 50 elementary and secondary schools in the City of Philadelphia to assess needs and administer effective programs that change lives. The Communities In Schools of Philadelphia Society of Goal Keepers bridges the school and business communities in pursuit of an educated workforce that contributes to the health and growth of the greater Philadelphia region.