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Communities in Schools of Chicago

WebFor 35 years, Communities In Schools of Chicago has cultivated student potential throughout the city. Each year, our team at CIS of Chicago surrounds tens of thousands of young people with support so they can stay on their path to high school graduation and achieve in life. When our young people succeed, our whole city succeeds.

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Meet CIS of Chicago

WebIn 1988, Communities In Schools began an affiliate in Chicago to help children become more successful in school and in life by connecting community-based organizations, hospitals, and universities with schools. Our formalized Partnership Program began in the mid-1990s, linking community-based support programming to schools and …

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COVID-19 Resources

WebSEL / Mental Health; Trauma-Informed and Harm Reduction; Utilities and Internet Assistance; Webinars / Online Learning; Resource Coordination and Virtual Gatherings for School and Community Partners. During this time, the Partnership Team is reaching out to identify partner needs and connect them with helpful resources. Both …

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ABC 7: CIS of Chicago Trains Adults to Recognize Youth …

WebHow can we as adults recognize and respond to youth when they are experiencing a mental health crisis? Our COO and Clinical Director, Dr. Judith Allen, joined ABC 7 Chicago to talk about the challenges Chicago’s young people have encountered the past few years — on top of the normal growing pains of adolescence — and she shared …

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Chicago Tribune: A New Illinois Law Allows Mental Health …

WebIllinois has enacted new legislation this year that allows young people to take up to five excused absences for mental or behavioral health each year, the Chicago Tribune reports. What are some behaviors that parents should watch for when deciding if their child needs a mental health day?

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CHICAGO TRIBUNE: HELPING SUPPORT THE MENTAL …

WebIn this Chicago Tribune story, our Clinical Director Dr. Judith Allen joins our partners Lurie Children’s Hospital and NAMI Chicago in offering insights into how we can support students and families’ mental health during the pandemic.

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Annual Report 2022

WebAnnual. Report. 2022. Chicago's public-school students and their families have endured unprecedented challenges since the start of the decade. A global pandemic, increased violence, mounting mental health issues, and rising economic insecurity have taken a significant toll on our schools and communities. According to recent federal and state

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Equipping Students and Families with Vaccine Programs …

WebThis spring marked two years since COVID-19 shut the doors to Chicago schools; and while the public health community has made great strides in combating the

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Annual Report 2023

WebWhen mental health challenges persisted for Chicago youth, CIS continued to provide Youth Mental Health First Aid training. The trainings equipped adults with the tools to recognize and respond to young people experiencing mental health distress. In the 2022-23 school year, CIS of Chicago trained 150 teachers, administrators, partners, and

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Community Partners

Web119 rows · Community Partners (2022-23) The following community partners committed energy and resources to impacting the lives of Chicago public-school students during the 2022-23 academic year by partnering with Communities In Schools of Chicago. Community Partner. Types of Programs Provided. 826CHI. Academic Enrichment. A Just Harvest. …

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Facts & Figures

WebThe challenges that face Chicago do not stop at schools’ main entrances. From persistent poverty and stubbornly high homicide rates to residential segregation and gangs, each of these issues often find their way into classrooms to negatively impact student behavior and performance. Overall, the COVID-19 pandemic increased the stress level of

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Partnership Program

WebIn 2022-23, we provided training to 134 community partners. If you’d like to learn more about our Partnership Program, contact Sucada Bell, Senior Director of Partnerships, at [email protected] or 312-829-2475 ext. 12.

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Health Partnership Specialist

WebHealth Partnership Specialist. Posted Date: December 7, 2023. Communities In Schools (CIS) of Chicago is a nonprofit organization dedicated to working in partnership with Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and community organizations to help students stay in school and be successful. During the 2023-2024 school year, CIS of Chicago is …

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Chicago Sun-Times: Communities In Schools of Chicago Receives …

WebChicago Sun-Times: Too Many Kids and Teens Struggle with Mental Health Crises Read More May 3, 2024 Chicago Tribune: When Strength, Resilience and #BlackGirlMagic is a Burden Read More February 18, 2024 Chalkbeat Chicago: I lost a friend to gun violence when I was in high school. Now, I counsel Chicago students facing …

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Chicago Tribune: From Wakeup Calls to Wellness Checks, How CPS …

WebStudent Supports Manager Chavara Turner was interviewed by the Chicago Tribune’s Hannah Leone for her work supporting students during remote learning. Ms.

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Behavioral and Mental Health Partnership Specialist

WebThe Behavioral and Mental Health Partnership Specialist is a “relationship builder” and an integral part of the organization’s Community Partnership Team, a group of professionals who manage the partnerships of more than 200 agencies, institutions, and individuals that provide services in the areas of the arts, academic enrichment

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School-Based SEL & Behavioral Health Team Member (SSM)

WebCIS of Chicago was founded in 1988 and is an affiliate of Communities In Schools, Inc., a national nonprofit organization with offices in more than 150 different cities. The mission of Communities In Schools of Chicago is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

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Intensive Program

WebIntensive Program. The path to graduation is a journey, and sometimes even the most tenacious student can be diverted from that path early on. That’s why Communities In Schools of Chicago surrounds K-12 students with a community of support to empower them to stay in school and achieve in life. Our Intensive Program embeds 36 master’s level

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