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Parent
Jamie, mother of CIS Jax student Jada Vaughn “The help that I received from CIS Jacksonville is really
SUCCEED. HAS SPENT 35 YE
what’s it’s all about. If I didn’t have that support, I know we
wouldn’t have made it through. It got us back on track. Just knowing that I wasn’t in this situation by myself, that I was working with an organization that wanted me to keep my family together... that was everything to me.”
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95% of students were promoted to the next grade level.
EARS HELPING STUDENTS
LITERACY
Our literacy initiative, Duval Reads, is dedicated to nurturing essential reading and comprehension skills. This child literacy improvement program provides intensive one-on-one and small-group literacy tutoring for students in elementary schools. A pillar of support for Duval County students since 1999, the program has helped more than 8,000 students achieve their reading goals.
AFTERSCHOOL
Our comprehensive and free afterschool programs are available to elementary and middle school students, with customized offerings unique to each age group. All our students enjoy nutritious snacks at the start
of the program and finish with a hot meal before they leave. Our afterschool program focuses on six core
86% improved overall reading proficiency.
areas – academic enrichment, sports and recreation, life skills, cultural enrichment, parental involvement, and community service. Under careful supervision of our certified teachers, students can enhance their literacy skills, complete their homework assignments, and stay on track with their studies.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
We not only nurture the academic success of students but also strive to equip them with the skills and knowledge needed in the workforce after graduation. Our Hope = Success afterschool and summer program is designed to introduce, explore, educate, and inspire students in critical areas.
We bring in guest speakers who provide valuable first- hand insight and detailed information about various aspects of life after school. These experts share real- world experiences and knowledge about careers, college programs, financial literacy, life lessons, and more.
Our program also focuses on practical skills, featuring resume building and mock interview sessions to prepare students for future opportunities. Plus, students can explore their creativity through engaging art and
culinary projects.
Watch video stories featuring Daveon, Kim, and Jamie!