Family Connection-Communities in Schools of Athens
A nonprofit fundraiser supporting
Family Connection-Communities in Schools of Athens IncWe are Family Connection-Communities in Schools and we do Whatever It Takes as a community working together for the success of our children!
$22,555
raised by 79 people
$30,000 goal
Family Connection-Communities In Schools of Athens (FC-CIS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has served at-risk students in Athens since 1992. FC-CIS surrounds students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. We are a community working together for all children to succeed in school and in life. We are a partnership of ninety organizations working with families to research the needs of children and families in our community, and to work together to address those needs. Family Connection-Communities In Schools of Athens is the official planning and coordinating body for services for children and families in our community.
Getting kids what they need – when they need it
Children are individuals with very individualized needs. Our school-site coordinators respond quickly, on a case-by-case basis to get kids what they need — when they need it. Help can be as simple as providing eyeglasses to a child in need or as intensive as after-school tutoring; it all depends on the child.
Proven, Evidence-based Strategy
Communities In Schools is the only dropout prevention program in the nation proven to increase graduation rates.
Recent third-party findings confirm: Of the many organizations working to improve student outcomes, Communities In Schools, through coordination of services, is proven to be more effective, and results in higher graduation rates, and higher percentages of students reaching proficiency in math and reading.