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News Contact UsSince 1984, Communities In Schools of Palm Beach County has worked inside the School District of Palm Beach County, connecting students to caring adults and the resources they need to stay in school and achieve in life.
18,520 dots. One for every student who received CIS services in the 2024-2025 school year.
18,520 students received CIS services during the 2024-2025 school year.
102,574 students served since 1984.
| Outcome | Result |
|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 96% |
| Promotion rate | 93% |
| Improved classroom behavior | 97% |
| Improved academic performance | 83% |
| Improved attendance | 68% |
| Dropout rate | 1% |
Who we serve: 33% of our students self-reported as homeless, and 27% as having experienced trauma.
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We show up for students by connecting them to the critical support and resources that they need in order to be successful in the classroom and beyond.
Caring adults can make a huge difference in a student’s life. That’s why coaches are the ultimate caring connectors, bringing support directly inside the school building to help students succeed.
Read our history“It’s not programs that are transforming young people’s lives, it’s relationships.
A great program simply creates an environment for healthy relationships to form between adults and children. Young people thrive when adults care about them on a one-to-one level and when they also have a sense of belonging to a caring community.”
Developed by our founder Bill Milliken, the Five Basics are a set of essentials that every child needs and deserves.
One-on-one relationship with a caring adult
A safe place to grow and learn
A healthy start for a healthy future
Marketable skills to use upon graduation
A chance to give back to peers and community
Our coaches work inside the school building, right where students need them. CIS serves students in grades K-12. Contact us to see if your child’s school is one of the schools we serve.
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Spotlight student: Erven
“She has been like family to me.”
After moving from place to place, Erven found support through Ms. Desilus and the CIS program at Royal Palm Beach High School. Three years of mentorship later, he was a confident graduating senior headed to technical college to study automotive technology, with a goal of opening a mechanic shop that serves his multilingual community.
Read Erven’s story
Every year, through the Bank of America Student Leaders® program, we help connect community-minded high school juniors and seniors to employment, skills development and service.
Give a tax-deductible gift and make a lasting difference in the life of a child. All donations stay in Palm Beach County, supporting existing programs and helping us reach more communities.
One-time or monthly gifts. Checks can be mailed to our office.
Donate nowMentors meet with one student once a week, during the school day, at the student’s school. No special skills are needed beyond listening and caring. Tutors are needed in every subject, especially math.
Volunteer with usAsk your elected officials, your organizations, and your friends and family to support our work. Together we can make a real difference in the lives of children and the future of our county.
Ways to advocate
Breast Cancer Awareness activities, College and Career Week at Royal Palm Beach, and our October Students of the Month.
New funding brings the integrated student supports model to more schools across Palm Beach County.
Communities In Schools of Palm Beach County is grateful for the support of our partners.
