Our Mission
Our mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
Why We Exist
For students we serve, barriers to success can look like many things. Students may have unmet basic needs, be marginalized at school, or need support navigating a maze of public and private resources. At Communities In Schools, we are resource navigators, youth advocates, and community organizers. We are here to break down barriers so that all students can write their own version of a success story.
What We Do
We help make sure that every student, regardless of race, gender, ability, zip code, or socioeconomic background has what they need to unlock their full potential in school and beyond. We walk by their side to challenge the systems and barriers that stand between them and their success in life.
How We Do It
Working directly in 22 schools in the Renton, Tukwila, and Lake Washington school districts, our evidence-based model connects students to caring adults and community resources to transform how they see and experience the world around them. By surrounding them with a network of trust they can turn to no matter where they are in their journey, we empower students to confront and overcome personal challenges and structural barriers—so they can take charge of the future they want for themselves, their communities and each other.
Making a Difference
At Communities In Schools of Renton-Tukwila, our 582 case-managed students show outstanding progress towards their personal goals.
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91%Improved Attendance
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96%Improved Behavior
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97%Improved Coursework
* Outcomes reflect data from last school year