Thank you to our donors! H-E-B | Yaga's Children's Fund | Theasel Foundation | Silver Circle of Queen of Peace Catholic Church | Rainforest Cafe Galveston | The Baby Stewart Foundation | Who Dah Krewe Galveston | Jeri Klein | Kay Lowell | Kreshaun Foreman
Thank you to our donors! H-E-B | Yaga's Children's Fund | Theasel Foundation | Silver Circle of Queen of Peace Catholic Church | Rainforest Cafe Galveston | The Baby Stewart Foundation | Who Dah Krewe Galveston | Jeri Klein | Kay Lowell | Kreshaun Foreman
In schools to help kids stay in school.
#ALLINFORKIDS
About Us
Communities In Schools of Galveston County strives to create a safe and nurturing environment where students are embraced by a network of individuals who are committed to their success in both academic and personal growth. Our aim is to equip students with the necessary tools and resources to overcome obstacles, stay engaged in their education, and reach their full potential. By fostering a strong sense of community, we empower students to stay in school, face challenges with confidence, and ultimately achieve their goals in life.
Mission Statement
The mission of Communities In Schools of Galveston County is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
Investing in preventative support for K-12 students fosters resilience and protects the world's most valuable resource—our youth.
What We Do
Our evidence-based approach, adapted to meet each community’s unique need, is the basis for our success.
Health and Human Services
Backpack Buddies, personal hygiene, school supplies, safety awareness, life skills
Academic Support
Tutoring, STAAR support, homework assistance, study skills
Enrichment Services
Fine arts, field trips, leadership training, STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) activities
Parent and Family Engagement
Family literacy, parent/family events
College and Career Readiness
Career fairs, college field trips, career counseling, dress for success
Supportive Guidance
Mentoring, character education, goal setting, team building, conflict resolution
“Programs don’t change people; relationships do.” — Bill Miliken
How We Do It
In partnership with local school districts, we provide daily school-based interventions to students in grades K–12 and college to address academic failure, truancy, behavioral issues, social service needs and more.
The Communities In Schools (CIS) National Scaling Grant is part of the “Scaling for Success” initiative, which aims to expand CIS’s integrated student support model to more schools across the United States. This initiative is supported by significant investments, including a notable $165 million commitment from the Ballmer Group.
The grant helps CIS place trained site coordinators in schools to connect students with essential resources, addressing issues like chronic absenteeism and improving overall student outcomes. For the 2024-2025 school year, the initiative is expanding to 333 new schools, reaching nearly 200,000 additional K-12 students.
