Daniel was having trouble controlling his emotions. He would often get frustrated and become disruptive in class when things didn’t go his way. His CIS Site Coordinator has been able to teach him coping skills to better control his emotions and has seen positive steps...
Kemora is an example of how CIS helps students through a wholistic approach. She received academic, mental health, and medical guidance at her new school and has been able to succeed. Eight-year-old Kemora, who attended a township school, had received nine school...
Disrespect. Defiance in the classroom. Anger. Apathy toward school. These were just a few of the characteristics of sixth grader Natavia at Valley Mills Elementary. But after she worked with the local CIS team, it was a different story. When CIS Site Coordinator...
An unexpected encounter with a CIS Site Coordinator and a snack has given Cole a different perspective on his life. Because someone cared and took time to listen, his future now includes plans to serve our country. CIS Site Coordinator Jimmanee Gomez-Spears needed...
Frankie struggled with school attendance due to several medical conditions. After spending time with Frankie and her family, a CIS Site Coordinator helped get Frankie enrolled in an online school program that has allowed her to thrive. Being absent from school was...
Elementary school student Robert has difficulty showing his emotion and sharing feelings. CIS leveraged one of our partners, Brother’s Helping Brothers, to build up Robert. Angry. Immature. Cold. These were words that described Robert before he came into contact...
