Communities In Schools Of East Chicago

Communities In Schools is the largest dropout prevention organization in the U.S. For 30 years, has focused on helping kids stay in school by identifying and addressing the unmet needs of children and families. Instead of duplicating or competing with other youth-serving organizations and agencies, Communities In Schools identifies and mobilizes existing community resources and foster cooperative partnerships for the benefit of students and families. Communities In Schools tracks outcomes for the student population it serves. In all, 80-90 percent of students tracked make better grades, stay in school and have fewer discipline problems.