Communities In Schools of Houston expanded its internship program this year to give more students the experience and confidence to pursue a college education and career in a range of industries.

Updates in this issue: Student Mental Health Matters, Welcome Matt Garcia-Prats, Chief Operating Officer, “Rise & Shine” at Coop Elementary School, CIS Mental Health & Wellness in SBISD, Support Superstar, In Gratitude

CIS and Spring Branch ISD explain the ongoing need in schools as a result of Hurricane Harvey and how we are working to empower families.

We recognize the courage of our students and their families who - despite the stigma still attached to asking for help, especially mental health - do it anyway.

On Feb. 26, we celebrated 40 years of serving 3 million students, and we honored retiring CEO Cynthia Clay Briggs, who has been with CIS for the entire 40 years and was our first social worker.

Updates in this issue: CEO Transition, CIS Expansion, Student Support Superstar, In Gratitude

Houston-area students traveled to Austin to urge legislators to support mental health services like Communities In Schools

Communities In Schools of Houston is so grateful for our partners and friends who help extend our reach and the services we are able to provide to students in the schools.

Rep. John Zerwas tells the Houston Chronicle that legislators have begun to recognize that addressing students’ mental health issues can’t be left to schools to handle on their own.

Shubhra has dedicated her career to providing mental health services to students and families who would not otherwise have access

Frost Bank teaches financial literacy classes to CIS high school students and coordinates a city-wide school supplies drive benefiting CIS.