Supporting Students

Supporting Students

Through the Communities In Schools (CIS) model, AFMC-CIS delivers three tiers of student supports ranging from school-wide programs to one-on-one case management. These services are designed to help students overcome challenges, engage more fully in school, and stay on a path to success.

Examples of Tier I-III Supports Provided (SY2024–2025)

Tier I: School-Wide Services

These supports are available to all students and aim to build a positive school climate and address school-wide risk factors.

  • Bullying prevention assemblies
  • Schoolwide motivational speakers
  • Attendance campaigns and incentives

Tier II: Targeted Group Supports

Designed for students with common needs, these small-group services help address shared barriers and build key skills.

  • Lunch groups focused on coping skills or conflict resolution
  • Peer mentoring sessions
  • College and career readiness workshops

Tier III: Individualized Services

For students with the highest levels of need, CIS site coordinators provide one-on-one support and case management.

  • Weekly check-ins and mentoring
  • Referrals for mental health counseling or housing support
  • Academic tutoring or home visits

Want to learn how you can help support these services? Visit our Get Involved tab or connect with a CIS Site Coordinator in your community.

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This project was supported by Grant # 15PJFP-24-GK-03906 awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the Department of Justice.

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