Communities In Schools

Communities In Schools of Chesterfield (CIS) is a public/private partnership established in 1993 to promote academic achievement among at-risk youth. CIS coordinates and delivers education, health, and social support services to promote academic achievement by focusing on prevention and intervention to youth and their families. Over 1,000 at-risk youth received high school diplomas with support from CIS since program began in 1993.

CIS of Chesterfield is affiliated with Communities In Schools, Inc., the nation’s largest nonprofit dropout prevention program operating at more than 2,500 US sites. Through the CIS Mentoring program they are able to provide approximately 150 community volunteers who spend one hour weekly with an individual student, grades K-through 12.

CIS has raised over one million dollars to benefit Chesterfield County students. By providing financial support and in-kind services CIS is able to provide community resources to enrich programs for students and families. CIS recruits and trains mentors and other volunteers, develops school to work opportunities, provides job shadowing, internships, and career days.

The program has received numerous awards including the 1998 Governor’s Partnerships in Education Award, the Virginia Association of Partners in Education Award in 2000 and was the winner of Virginia Mentoring Partnership statewide award 2004.

For additional information on how you can volunteer your time or your company’s resources please call For additional information, Contact
Martha J. Frickert at (804) 717-9305.