Our mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

65%

of our students

IMPROVED THEIR ATTENDANCE

90%

of our students

IMPROVED THEIR BEHAVIOR

79%

of our students

IMPROVED THEIR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

At Communities In Schools of the Nation’s Capital (CISNCAP), we surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Help us empower students to overcome personal challenges and structural barriers.

AT HOME, AT SCHOOL, AND BEYOND —
KIDS NEED YOU!

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Recent News

  • 20th Anniversary Reception

    Pictured l-r: Principal Allen Richardson, Renee Kube and Liz Collins of Children Incorporated, Dr. Rustin Lewis, DC Council Chair Phil Mendelson, CISNCAP Board Chair Margaret Vassilikos, Impact Awardees John and…Read More

  • CISNCAP Takes To The Hill

    Communities In Schools of the Nation’s Capital staff joined several EmpowerEd, Board of Education members, the Washington Teachers’ Union, and other groups at the Hart Senate Office Building to passionately…Read More

  • CISNCAP Joins Rally To Protect Funding For Community Schools

    Communities In Schools of the Nation’s Capital has been at the forefront of the movement to uplift DC Community Schools in partnership with Empower Ed, the Latin American Youth Center, Mary’s…Read More