Communities In Schools of New Jersey - History

Communities In Schools of New Jersey was established in New Jersey in 1990 for three reasons.

First - there was a documented need in the community which was evidenced in declining test score, rising attitudinal and behavioral problems, and alarming drop out rates.

Second - CIS offered a successful model with a track record pf helping kids stay in school.

Third - CIS was invited by the Newark school district to work in partnership with the educational system to help address the problems preventing kids from succeeding in school.

Communities In Schools of New Jersey (CISNJ)  started operations in Newark, where it's headquarters remains today. Since 1990, CISNJ has grown from providing services to 70 students at Central High School in Newark, to supporting CIS programs who serve over 15,000 pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students at sites and schools in:

Newark

Passaic

Camden

Cumberland County

 2007-01-02

Communities In Schools of New Jersey in the house...the White House!

Mrs. Laura Bush presents Michelle Butler, left, and Alisa Lemon, center, of Studioworks, part of Communities In Schools in New Jersey, a Coming Up Taller Award during a ceremony in the East Room Monday, Jan. 22, 2007. James Farmer of PCAH is pictured at the far left. Each year, the Coming Up Taller Awards recognize and reward excellence in community arts and humanities programs for underserved children and youth.