Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region

Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region (CIS Dallas) works to remove barriers that prevent students from achieving academic success. 

Our mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. We provide no-cost services to Pre-K through 12th-grade public school students, ensuring they have the resources and support needed to succeed.

Thanks for supporting Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region on North Texas Giving Day! 

Your donation helps to provide individualized case management support, mental health services, family engagement activities, and post-secondary preparation and for students in North Texas.  See how your money can make a difference.

• $85 provides one family engagement session at a CIS-supported school.
• $350 supports one student for an entire year, on a CIS Campus with support in academics, attendance, and behavior interventions.
• $380 provides home visits for an entire semester to engage with families and learn how we can support student and family needs.
• $500 funds a college or vocational tour for a group of students at one campus, opening doors to future possibilities.
• $1,700 supports five students in developing personalized post-secondary success plans, setting them on a path to achieve their goals

Our full-time Site Coordinators work directly on school campuses, offering individualized case management and connecting students to resources like daily essentials, tutoring, and mentoring. For students facing more serious challenges, our licensed clinical staff provides trauma-informed mental health services, such as therapy in both individual and group formats. Together, this support improves student attendance, engagement, and emotional well-being; ultimately laying a strong foundation for lifelong success.

During the 2023-24 School Year:

• 67,573 students participated in a CIS Dallas support activity.

Of those:

• 9,518 received personalized, case-managed, one-on-one services, totaling 130,260 direct interactions. 

Our programs were offered across 114 schools, spanning 14 districts and 8 counties.

These support services have a measurable impact. 

Of all the students served:

• 83% improved in academics, behavior and/or attendance
• 99% were promoted to the next grade
• 98% of eligible seniors graduated
• 100% stayed in school

Site Coordinator Sierra is walking alongside students as they work through their Career Prep coursework, helping them gain essential life skills like applying for jobs, exploring financial aid options, and preparing for life after graduation.

Through one-on-one support, Sierra is making sure students have what they need not just to graduate, but to graduate with confidence and a marketable skill in hand.

 A group of first grade boys work with their site cooridnator and clinical coordinator to work on regulating behavior and emotions.