Watch to learn about the challenges behind chronic absenteeism and our solutions.
Communities In Schools® (CIS®) is calling roll on the millions of students, who are absent from school—not by choice, but because of real-life challenges. Communities In Schools addresses chronic absenteeism through trained, caring adults—site coordinators—who remove barriers and help students show up to school, ready to learn.
But when CIS is present, 99% of our students show up prepared and ready to learn.
*Results are from the 2023-2024 school year.
May 5, 2026
Last year, 13.9 million kids were chronically absent because they were missing critical support and resources.
Your generosity today will help Communities In Schools connect 2 million students across the country with the tools they need to succeed—from food and clothing to mental health support and tutoring.
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schools/sites served*
students reached with CIS supports and resources*
*Schools/sites and students served are based on 2023-24 school year data.
Every CIS partner school has a site coordinator — a caring, dedicated professional whose full-time job is making sure students have what they need to stay in school and succeed in life. Using the CIS model of integrated student supports, they work alongside teachers and school leaders, build relationships with parents, and connect students and families to resources like tutoring, mental health services, and basic needs support.
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