Communities In Schools
Volunteers of America North Louisiana, in partnership with Communities In Schools (CIS), surrounds students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Our evidence-based approach, adapted to meet each community’s unique needs, is the key to our success.
Connecting Schools to Our Community.
For the 2023-2024 school year, CIS Site Coordinators will work directly inside the following 14 Caddo Parish Schools:
| Atkins Elementary | J.S. Clark Elementary |
| Booker T. Washington High School | Midway Elementary |
| Broadmoor Stem Academy | Oak Park Elementary |
| Caddo Middle Career & Technology | Queensborough Elementary |
| Caddo Heights Elementary | Sunset Acres Elementary |
| Creswell Elementary | Werner Park Elementary |
| Fair Park Preparatory Academy | Woodlawn High School |
Our Impact in 2022-2023
Last school year, students faced many challenges at school, home, and beyond. The goal is always simple – to put students in the center of all we do and let them know there is a caring adult in their life who cares about them.
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5,477 students reached with supportive services, such as a clothing closet, hygiene items, or food backpacks.
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714 students received intensive case management services. Of those:
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67% met or made progress in their attendance goal.
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78% met or made progress in their behavior goal.
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70% met or made progress in their academic goal.
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93% met or made progress in their social emotional learning goal.
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100% stayed in school.
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Support Students in School and Beyond
If you would like to learn more about our Communities In Schools program, please contact Stacy.Chapa-Bradley@voanorthla.org, Director of Communities In Schools. If you would like to volunteer, please CLICK HERE to complete our online volunteer application.
2023-24 CIS Advisory Council
| Liz Buhler | Dr. Bernard Kimble | |
| Keith Burton | Ginny Lamb | |
| John Dean | Bonnie Moore | |
| Ben Israel | John Peak | |
| Dr. Lamar Goree | Ruby C. Scroggins | |
| Kristi Gustavson | Judge Carl Stewart |
Funding Partners
