My Nonprofit Reviews

The truancy program now being offered through the Center for Supportive Communities has been serving Douglas County for more than 40 years. This program is a leader in the implementation of evidence-based best practices in decreasing the negative effects of chronic absenteeism. This program has helped ensure the academic success of thousands of youth in our community. Further, the mentorship and relational components of the program ensures an opportunity to provide services for a multitude of issues that extend far beyond truancy (e.g., homelessness, poverty, drug use/domestic violence in the home). To say that this program helps improve student attendance would be an understatement. The program also fosters academic success, increased likelihood of graduation, improved teacher/student relationships, consistent mentorship/relationship development, and helps match families to other community-based services that may be necessary.