Watch to learn about the challenges behind chronic absenteeism and our solutions.
Communities In Schools® (CIS®) is calling roll on the millions of students, who are absent from school—not by choice, but because of real-life challenges. Communities In Schools addresses chronic absenteeism through trained, caring adults—site coordinators—who remove barriers and help students show up to school, ready to learn.
But when CIS is present, 99% of our students show up prepared and ready to learn.
*Results are from the 2023-2024 school year.
March 3, 2026
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.
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schools/sites served*
students reached with CIS supports and resources*
*Schools/sites and students served are based on 2023-24 school year data.
Site coordinators work daily inside CIS partner schools to implement the CIS model of integrated student supports. They partner with parents, educators, community-based organizations, and school and district leaders every day. Together, this network of support motivates and encourages students to stay on a path to graduation and to achieve in life.
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