Communities In Schools of North Carolina Employee Directory
Non-profit OrganizationsNorth Carolina, United States51-200 Employees
Communities In Schools of North Carolina operates as an independent, mid-sized nonprofit based in Raleigh, guiding the CIS approach within the state. It is governed by a board drawn from private and public interests and oversees coordination across 31 local CIS organizations, advocating for children, youth, and families and supporting students to stay in school. The organization provides regional and on-site training, technical assistance, and builds partnerships with state agencies to support students at risk of school failure and to serve as a resource for communities. As part of the national Communities In Schools network, CISNC connects teachers with caring adults in schools and community sites to address students’ needs and help them stay focused on learning. The nationwide network serves about a million youth in 154 communities, and in 2022 CISNC received a 5-of-5 JAG Award for performance metrics.