Company Research Report: Communities In Schools of Houston
Company Overview
Name:
Communities In Schools of Houston
Mission of the Company:
To surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
When was the Company Founded and by Whom:
CIS of Houston was established in 1979 as a collaborative effort between local community leaders, educators, and social workers.
Key People in the Company:
- Lisa Descant, LPC-S, LMFT-S - Chief Executive Officer
- Matt Garcia-Prats - Chief Operating Officer and Interim CFO
- Cicely Dove - Director of Program Operations
- Shubhra Endley, LCSW-S - Director of Mental Health and Wellness
- Michele McClinton - Director of Human Resources
- Kathryn Medina - Director of Strategic Partnerships
- Aline Nahhas - Director of Quality and Standards
- Tej Singh - Director of Professional Development
- Donna Wyatt Wotkyns - Director of Development
Where is the Company Headquartered:
1111 North Loop West, Suite 300, Houston, TX 77008
Number of Employees:
No information is available.
Revenue of the Company:
2022-2023 Operating Revenue: $22,817,147
Expenses: $23,361,441
Net Loss: $544,294
What is the Company Known For:
Communities In Schools of Houston (CIS) is known for providing on-campus integrated student supports to empower success for all students by addressing both academic and non-academic barriers to achievement.
Products
What Products Do They Offer:
1. College Initiative
2. Mental Health Initiative
3. Dental Care Program
4. Summer Internships
High-Level Description of the Product:
College Initiative
CIS extends services to 16 colleges to address low college completion rates by removing social, emotional, and basic needs barriers.
Mental Health Initiative
Provides school-based mental health services, including individual counseling, support groups, and referrals targeting issues like anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Dental Care Program
In partnership with UTHealth, this program provides preventative and restorative dental services to students at no cost to families.
Summer Internships
Offers paid internship opportunities to high school juniors and seniors, providing job readiness, career preparedness, life, and leadership skills.
Key Features of Each Product:
College Initiative
- Serves students at 16 Lone Star College campuses.
- Provides academic advising, financial aid assistance, and personal counseling.
Mental Health Initiative
- Serves over 7,569 students through direct mental health services.
- Mobile Mental Health Team works across 32 school campuses.
- Annual provision of 25,740 hours of mental health support.
Dental Care Program
- Offers mobile dental van services and events like “Give Kids a Smile.”
- Provides oral health education and restorative services such as dental screenings, examinations, and extractions.
Summer Internships
- Includes legal internship program in partnership with the Houston Bar Association.
- Provides medical internship program with Houston Methodist Hospital.
- Offers behavioral health and energy exploration externship programs.
Recent Developments
What are the Recent Developments in the Company:
Mental Health Awareness Month
- Celebrated 13 years of the Mental Health Initiative, which is the largest provider of such services in the Harris County area.
What are the New Products Launched:
No information is available.
What are the New Features Added to the Existing Products:
- Expansion of the Mobile Mental Health Team.
- Increased presence on more school campuses.
Any New Partnerships:
- Received $50,000 grant from H-E-B.
- Partnership with Comerica Bank to support mental health and wellness programs.
Note: This report has been structured with the available data. "No information is available" indicates the absence of data in the provided information.
