Mission
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF DELAWARE TRAINS AND SUPPORTS SITE COORDINATORS WHO WORK CLOSELY WITH SCHOOLS TO IDENTIFY THE MOST VULNERABLE STUDENTS, AND DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A COMPREHENSIVE, TARGETED, AND CUSTOMIZED PLAN TO GET THEM BACK ON TRACK.THESE INTERVENTIONS INCLUDE BROKERING PARTNERS AND PROGRAMS INTO SCHOOL. OUR APPROACH INCLUDES:NON-ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE: CONNECTING YOUNG PEOPLE WITH A HOST OF SERVICES - HEALTHCARE, HOUSING, SAFETY, NUTRITION - RESULTING IN STUDENTS MORE PREPARED TO LEARN.ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING: INSTILLING THE CONFIDENCE TO SUCCEED, THE BELIEF THAT EDUCATION CREATES OPPORTUNITY, AND SETTING THE EXPECTATION FOR SUCCESS.TUTORING AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT: INCREASING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND BUILDING CONFIDENCE.FAMILY ASSISTANCE & PARENT ENGAGEMENT: ENSURING CHILDREN HAVE A SUPPORTIVE HOME LIFE, AND THAT PARENTS HAVE ACCESS TO THE SERVICES THEY NEED.OUT-OF-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT & SERVICE LEARNING: STRENGTHENING THE RESILIENCY OF CHILDREN TO SUCCEED IN LIFE.