"As the pandemic rages on, school districts are busy combating a growing, lockdown-induced mental health crisis among students. Fort Bend ISD has decided to expand its mental health program in order to enhance student safety and wellness." Learn more about CIS of Houston’s expanded partnership with FBISD in the Houston Chronicle.
Read MoreCIS of Houston received a Texas Association of School Boards award for their partnership with Alief ISD and others to support students across the Greater Houston area.
Read MoreCIS of Houston works alongside the City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Education and other community partners to support children in their times of need, and we’re proud to celebrate World Children’s Day and support the UNICEF Child Friendly Cities Initiative in Houston.
Read MoreThis September Omar C. Reid, Senior Vice President of Human Resources (HR) at Harris Health System, took the helm as President to lead our Board of Directors and guide our organization. We could not be more excited and grateful to have Omar leading the CIS of Houston Board through our next chapter, and we spoke to Omar more recently about his time in school growing up, as well as his hopes and dreams for CIS students.
Read MoreAs in-person classes resume and the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, Communities In Schools of Houston works alongside Alief ISD to visit homes of students who have not yet joined virtual instruction to assess any barriers they may be facing, and ensure they are supported during these trying times.
Read MoreThe Harris County COVID-19 Relief Fund has helped CIS of Houston support families in their times of greatest need.
Read MoreCommunities In Schools of Houston teamed up with Comp-U-Dopt to distribute computers needed for virtual school work to students in Spring Branch Independent School District.
Read MoreSince March of 2020, Communities In Schools of Houston has been distributing emergency financial relief to our students and their families dealing with the hardships brought on by the COVID-19 health crisis, which has exacerbated existing disparities across our city.
The impact this relief has had on our families has been a glimmer of hope during hard times, providing much-needed relief as we continue to face the effects of the pandemic.
Read MoreAs Houston faces the fallout of COVID-19, Communities In Schools of Houston remains committed to be In Schools and Beyond for students and families. When school districts across Greater Houston were forced to close their campus doors in March in response to COVID-19, CIS remained committed to serving our students and families as they face the economic, nutritional, academic and social-emotional challenges brought upon our community by the global pandemic.
Read MoreCommunities In Schools of Houston CEO Lisa Descant was part of two town hall panels hosted by ABC13 Houston this summer.
Read MoreCommunities In Schools of Houston’s Director of Wellness and Mental Health, Shubhra Endley spoke with ABC13 Houston about CIS’ work to support students beyond school walls during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreCommunities In Schools of Houston (CIS)—the nonprofit that partners with education leaders and community organizations to support students across Greater Houston—is teaming up with Comp-U-Dopt to distribute 5,000 computers needed for virtual school work.
Read MoreAs Communities In Schools of Houston (CIS) addresses record need during the COVID-19 pandemic, the nonprofit’s work to provide emergency aid to Houston-area students and families has received a critical boost thanks to a $10,000 grant from H-E-B.
Read MoreThe very premise of our agency’s model relies on being IN schools. CIS thrives on building relationships with students by being on campus everyday all day working alongside students and staff. The fight against the Coronavirus has compelled us to do the next right thing by pivoting our integrated student support model to a virtual and remote platform of connection and support.
Read MoreAs Communities In Schools of Houston heads into a new decade helping a record number of students in their times of need, the nonprofit’s community of supporters gathered for one rad night in celebration of CIS’ work for more than 40 years in Houston-area schools.
Read MoreCommunities in Schools of Houston was showcased at the 2020 Spring Branch Independent School District State of the Schools. See how CIS is “helping SBISD shape the social-emotional experience for every child.”
Read MoreNBC News interviewed the CIS of Houston Student Support Specialist, principal and students at Houston ISD's Heights High School as part of the NBC News Learn #LearnHouston special
Read MoreCommunities In Schools of Houston is proud to partner with Houston ISD on its comprehensive strategy for student wraparound support
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