SPOTTED! 👀 CIS Senior Student Supports Manager Mrs. Herrera-Alcala caught a glimpse of our digital signage at Water Tower Place over the weekend! #allinforkids

Through the district’s “LunchStop” program, any child 18 and younger can receive a free meal at one of 15 locations across the city. trib.al/cMp2GBT

According to the latest data, 2/5 CPS students were chronically absent in 2022-23. CIS CEO Jane Mentzinger shares strategies for improving attendance and the power of relationships in an Crain's Chicago Business op-ed this week: chicagobusiness.com/crains-forum-s…

This spring, one of our school partners hosted an SEL Day that provided activities focused on mental and physical wellness. We love seeing the affirmation wall our Senior Student Supports Manager Diamond and her students made! How are you prioritizing your SEL this summer? #SEL

Last week, the Dr. Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory about firearm violence, the leading cause of death for adolescents. Our team at CIS is proud to be sponsors of Do the Write Thing, a program that helps address violence by empowering student voice.

Get ready for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year by joining us at Columbus Park Back-to-School Bash! Receive a backpack with school supplies, enjoy some delicious food, and team up for the new school year. Learn more at cps.edu/b2s or call 773-553-FACE.

What's on your list of summer to-dos? May we suggest becoming certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid?? Our team trains folks in identifying and responding to signs of youth experiencing a mental health crisis. Next one is July 17! Register: cisofchicago.org/mhfa/

Our team is grateful to the Jewel-Osco Foundation for their generous support of our work. Jewel-Osco is dedicated to supporting youth and education organizations that strengthen our neighborhoods, and we’re thankful to be a recipient of a Jewel-Osco grant. #allinforkids

How are you spending your summertime in #Chicago?

Summer check-in: How are you prioritizing your mental, physical, and emotional wellness during the summer months?

Our team surrounds students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life — and we’re counting down the days until school is back in session next month! We’re looking forward to welcoming students back to school for the 2024-25 year 📚

Backpack delivery! It's back-to-school season, and our team has backpacks ready for Chicago's young people. We can't wait to get these into the hands of students 🎒 #AllinforKids

Do the Write Thing Chicago student ambassador Rylei Thompson had the opportunity to share her perspective last month with policy makers in D.C. Learn more and get involved: cisofchicago.org/do-the-write-t…

We are ALL IN for student success this 2024-2025 school year! Join us by sharing this post to show your support for students, teachers and CIS site coordinators heading back to school! #AllinforKids #MissionMonday

We're thrilled to share that our organization earned a 2024 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid! This seal is the highest level of recognition available from Candid and places CIS of Chicago in the very top percentage of nonprofits for transparency and accountability.

Happy first day of school to our CPS - Chicago Public Schools students, teachers, & families! This year, our team will support tens of thousands of young people at 239 schools on their path to graduation, & we're looking forward to welcoming them back to the classroom today. #allinforkids

Being present matters! Our team at CIS of Chicago joins together with CIS affiliates across the country in showing up, each and every day, for our young people. When CIS is present, 99 percent of our students are present and ready to learn. Check out our new PSA below!

This month, our Partnership Team connected OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation with one of our CIS schools, Maria Saucedo Scholastic Academy, to host three days of eye exams and glasses fittings, all before the school year began. Through their partnership, 183 students and families were served!👓

Today, Uplift Community HS proudly unveiled its new entryway plaza, a transformation that reflects its unwavering commitment to creating an inclusive, safe, joyful, and welcoming school environment for every student. #TheBestAreWithCPS Uplift Early College STEAM High School was joined by Pedro Martinez,

Back-to-school season is in full swing, and our team has been busy -- getting the word out about the CIS model and its impact, meeting with school leaders, collaborating with parents and families, and supporting young people so they start the school year strong.