Welcome
to CISPA:
Communities In Schools of Pennsylvania (CISPA)
is one of 28 state affiliates that
comprises the CIS national network. 
Established in 1977, CIS National is
the nation’s leading community-based
organization helping young people stay
in school and prepare for life. CIS
National spans 14 states and services
over 2 million young people per
year.
Established in 1994, CISPA currently
encompasses six local CIS affiliates in
97 program sites serving over 15,185
students throughout Pennsylvania.
CISPA Local Affiliates Include:
How CIS Works:
We bring together community
resources such as mentoring
programs, county and state drug and
alcohol education programs, local
businesses, parenting groups, and
health care providers. We free
teachers so they can teach, and we
create a safe learning environment.
The resources and people that CIS
connects with the school are often
already in the community. But are
they in the right place? They’re usually
outside the school building…across
town…open only during business (and
school) hours. Communities In Schools
is the connector, bringing a team
of caring adults right into the school
building to help kids prepare for
life.
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