CIS is a community-based organization, founded in 1986 with a mission to bring quality counseling to students and their families in New York City Public Schools. The philosophy of CIS is to identify, develop and reinforce the strengths and resilience inherit in everyone. We work from a multiple perspective approach, assessing each child's developmental, social, emotional, and cultural viewpoint. All our programs serve to support the development of each child so they may experience academic success on their way to becoming more productive members of their communities. Our Mission: To advance the positive impact of education on society by providing dynamic school-based social and emotional learning interventions. We service young people and families struggling with academic achievement and civic engagement. CIS programs address individual challenges and community concerns by empowering all invested in youth development. We bring community members together who share the belief that Caring Inspires Success.