Communities In Schools of Washington

Individual and Family ServicesWashington, United States51-200 Employees

Communities In Schools of Washington is part of a national network focused on keeping students in school and supporting their success beyond academics. In Washington state, the organization operates through a group of local, independent affiliates that collaborate with schools, social services, businesses, and volunteers to connect students with resources such as mentors, tutoring, after-school care, family services, health care, food, clothing, school supplies, and other supports that enable learning. The state office provides operational, programmatic, resource development, and communications support to strengthen the affiliate network with the goal of reaching more students with high-quality services.

Based in Tacoma, Washington, the organization serves multiple counties and school districts and employs a staff that enables a broad range of community-based services aimed at reducing barriers to education. The activities are designed to address various needs that impact students’ ability to learn, with partnerships and community involvement as a core component. As part of the broader Communities In Schools system, the Washington affiliate network focuses on delivering comprehensive, locally tailored supports to students to help them persist in school and plan for their futures.

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