Join Us in the Fight to Combat Chronic Absenteeism
Watch to learn about the challenges and Communities In Schools' solutions.
Communities In Schools® (CIS®) is calling roll on the millions of students who were absent from school last year. Many students face challenges with safety, transportation, mental or physical health, food insecurity or have household responsibilities such as childcare or needing to work. Communities In Schools offers a unique solution to combat chronic absenteeism through trained, caring adults—site coordinators—who address and find solutions to the many barriers affecting students' ability to be present in school.
13.9 million kids
aren't making it to class.
But when CIS is present, 99% of our students show up prepared and ready to learn.
*Results are from the 2022-2023 school year.
Funder Spotlight: Whataburger
Present for Student Success
In collaboration with Whataburger, a steadfast supporter of Communities In Schools through its Feeding Student Success initiative, we recently hosted a special activation at the Whataburger location in Las Vegas. The event, “Present for Student Success,” highlighted the crucial role of site coordinators in schools and celebrated the achievements of CIS of Nevada, the fifth largest affiliate within the CIS network with more than 150 site coordinators working inside 118 schools.
Latest News
April 9, 2025
Communities In Schools President Testifies Before Congress: “Integrated Student Supports Are the Bipartisan Solution to America’s Chronic Absenteeism Crisis”
As 15 million classroom seats sit empty across America, Rey Saldaña, President and CEO of Communities In Schools, delivered urgent testimony today before the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, demonstrating how integrated student supports (ISS) deliver measurable results while optimizing existing government resources.
New Survey Shows the Benefits of Communities In Schools: Teachers Report High Job Satisfaction, Improved School Climate, and Positive Experiences
Press Release | April 30, 2025 Read more about New Survey Shows the Benefits of Communities In Schools: Teachers Report High Job Satisfaction, Improved School Climate, and Positive Experiences
Keep a student in school,
Prepare them for life!
Last year, 13.9 million kids were chronically absent because they were missing critical support and resources.
Your generosity today will help Communities In Schools connect 2 million students across the country with the tools they need to succeed—from food and clothing to mental health support and tutoring.
CIS Is Present Across the U.S.
29 STATES + DC
current network span
3,571
schools served
2 MILLION
students reached with CIS supports and resources
Learn How We Show Up for Students
How We Are Present in Schools
We show up for students by connecting them to the critical support and resources that they need in order to thrive. Caring adults can make a huge difference in a student's life. That's why CIS site coordinators are the ultimate caring connectors, working alongside parents, educators, and community-based organizations to encourage students to show up to school ready to learn.
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