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Communities In Schools of Greater Tarrant County is hiring Social Workers! (BSW, MSW, LBSW, LMSW) Reach out if you have any questions!
Communities In Schools of Greater Tarrant County
Non-profit Organizations
Fort Worth, TX 574 followers
Our mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
About us
Communities In Schools is a national dropout prevention program, the only one in the nation proven to both decrease dropout and increase graduation rates. In 1992, the program was brought to Tarrant County by a United Way-led task force. Since then, CIS social workers have been providing case management services inside local schools, to assess each student’s unique needs and ensure they are connected with community resources they need to address a wide range of obstacles. Needs range from counseling services, health and dental care, food, utility or rent assistance, clothing, gang intervention and prevention, pregnancy services, and much more. The vast majority of children served by CIS are from low-income households, with 90% qualifying for free or reduced lunch. Most students enrolled in the program come from households where no one has previously graduated from high school. Our social workers are provided office space directly inside local schools to work intensely with students, and over 80 partner agencies, to provide the critical support the students and their families need, with a 97% success rate at keeping kids in schools. Our program operates in 46 schools in 10 Tarrant County school districts, serving more than 24,000 students. We receive support from the Texas Education Agency, as well the the United Way and a variety of local foundations and corporations. CIS depends on the support of the community to continue serving at-risk students.
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http://www.cistarrant.org
External link for Communities In Schools of Greater Tarrant County
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Fort Worth, TX
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1992
- Specialties
- Dropout prevention, Education, Social Work, and Graduation
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5601 Bridge Street
501
Fort Worth, TX 76112, US
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Employees at Communities In Schools of Greater Tarrant County
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BOARD SPOTLIGHT ALERT!!! . . . What inspires you to serve on the board? "The ability to lend my time and efforts to an organization I believe is truly making a difference in our community." Where can you find Corey on the weekends? "Traveling to new places, camping, hiking, and sailing." Who was an important mentor to you in school? "I had a coach who would challenge me to not only be a better athlete, but also a better person and student. He was a wise man who cared more about player character than results during the game." Corey Bearden
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Thank you Communities In Schools of Greater Tarrant County for hosting the outpatient resource fair. It was wonderful to meet and talk with all those who care for the kiddos in Tarrant County! ACH Child & Family Services BasePoint Academy Alexandria Darrow Gena Long Millwood Hospital Karly Taylor #mentalhealthmatters #teenmentalhealth #socialworkers
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We are excited to announce the promotion of Lauren Sly to Chief Operating Officer 🗣 . . . "I am honored and thrilled to take on the role of Chief Operating Officer for CISGTC. In my 11 years with CIS, my passion and commitment to our mission, the people we serve, and the staff we have, have only grown. This new role not only presents an incredible opportunity for further growth and impact within our organization but also signifies the level of growth we have already achieved. I am deeply grateful for the support and confidence placed in me by the leadership team and each member of our dedicated staff. I am eager to witness our continued progress and am excited about working even more collaboratively with all of you, leading initiatives that will shape the future of our organization. As always, our relationships are the driving force behind the change in our organization and the lives we touch. I look forward to what we will accomplish together as we reach new heights and create lasting success. Thank you all for this incredible opportunity."
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THROWBACK THURSDAY 📷 Some of our staff attended a Gratitude Breakfast at Fixe hosted by UT Southwestern Medical Center and Fusion Academy in Southlake. We partner with UT Southwestern on their YAM project and enjoyed connecting with others in the community.
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We are growing! With growth comes new positions and we are excited to share them with you. Meet our new Vice President of Development, Michael Handley. He comes to us from Rivertree Academy with over 7 years of fundraising experience. He has a passion for education and serving students across the Greater Tarrant County community, we are excited to have him join the team!
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Our annual Celebration Luncheon is on the horizon! Contact [email protected] for sponsorship details 🌎
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Communities In Schools of Greater Tarrant County reposted this
Admissions, Marketing and Outreach Specialist | Education and Mental Health Advocate
It was a pleasure to host these incredible ladies with the Communities In Schools of Greater Tarrant County and learn more information about their services in our county.💜 Over the past 30 years, their evidenced-based model has expanded and now serves 71 schools across 11 school districts. To learn more information about the services they offer, please visit https://lnkd.in/gZan8b2n or reach out to one of these incredible ladies.💜 #community #education #mentalhealth
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