Communities In Schools of Chicago

"There is no one better in the city than Communities In Schools of Chicago in linking our schools with great partners in the community who can come in and provide desperately needed services."
Arne Duncan, U.S. Secretary of Education and former CEO, Chicago Public Schools

At Communities In Schools of Chicago, our goal is to help young people learn, stay in school and prepare for life.
More than 85 percent of Chicago public school students come from low-income homes. Many students lack access to the resources and supports that help them succeed academically. Communities In Schools of Chicago offers a solution by connecting students and their families with free programs and services that address students’ unmet needs. These can range from physicals and immunizations and theater performances, to violence prevention education and mental health care.

This year, Communities In Schools of Chicago will impact more than 63,000 students at more than a quarter of the Chicago public schools. But there’s a lot more work for us to do. And many more students who need help.

You can contribute to our important work by spreading the word about Communities In Schools of Chicago, making a donation or joining our network of service providers.

You also can become more informed about the key challenges facing schools by reading the first special report by Communities In Schools of Chicago, an analysis of violence prevention priorities in the schools.

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