Programs/Services/Activities

 

 

Support Services – Coordinated network of Information and referral services & support services

 

Follow-up Services – Provide case management for Intake / Emergency Services through a network of services

 

First Steps – Parent mentoring, child development education & referral program

 

FTM - Family Team Meetings, Family Assessments, and Individual Case Plans completed with families for planning and support services

 

Blue Ribbon Campaign – Child abuse prevention public awareness and education campaign

 

Need to Talk Program – Child Abuse Prevention Hotline program

 

Child Safety Campaign – Ongoing car seat distribution and quarterly projects to promote safety

 

Natural Helpers – Natural supporters of families identified and guiding them through their Individualized Course of Action

 

Food Pantry – Emergency Food for community residents

 

Toys 4 Tots – Christmas toys and referral service for other needs for indigent families.

 

Parents as Teachers (PAT) - Pre-literacy & child development home visitation program

 

Parent Education - ..a) Budgeting / Finance
________________ b) Computer Skills
________________ c) Child Development
________________ d) GED Preparation
________________ e) Job Readiness

 

CIS Scholarship - Monetary award to Senior chosen based on grades, behavior, discipline, and community service.

 

BLAST Programs – Before, after, and summer school programs for elementary, middle, and high schools.

 

Grad. NET – Ongoing remediation and summer school via accredited internet courses

 

RIF - (Reading is Fundamental) - Book distribution and family literacy awareness program

 

Truancy Prevention - Assessment and support services provided to parents regarding non-compliance with school attendance policies.

 

Youth Leadership – Classes using Fanning Leadership curriculum and activities to teach and promote leadership skills

 

Abstinence Education – Abstinence education and prevention activities for students ages 10 – 18

 

Wellness Projects and Activities - Awareness and Service projects to promote wellness with children, youth, and families.

 

CIS Student Achievement Month - Projects focused on development of presentation skills and awareness of CIS as a support for schools and families