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- EIN 75-2819581
- (806) 368-8090
- 1946 Avenue Q 3rd Floor Lubbock TX 79411-2030 USA
- www.cissouthplains.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Children & Youth, Youth Development
Mission: To surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
Programs: Cis provided case-management services to over 2,040 area students to help them stay in school and prepare for life with 96% of students improving in academics, 83% in attendance, 96% in behavior, 97% promoted to the next grade, 94% graduating high school and 99% staying in school.
after school and extended hours programs like the cis partnership with hale center isd, lubbock-cooper isd and a consortium with 9 other school districts which transform the school into a safe place for children and families to spend time after school and on weekends, with offerings such as computer classes, music and dance activities, and tutoring to help with homework. Violence prevention and gang prevention programs are implemented to teach conflict resolution, peer mediation and anger management skills.
communities in schools provides mental health counseling and emergency assistance to at risk children by networking with proper referral agencies that specialize in these services.
career counseling and employment skills are taught by workforce specialists and by business volunteers who provide career mentoring, job "shadowing", part time and summer jobs, and a hands-on introduction to the world of work. Cis partners include morgan stanley, hosts, first union, time warner and many others. College preparation and scholarship opportunities through initiatives like think college and partnerships with state university systems, helping graduates advance to higher education and successful careers.