Children First/Communities In School’s mission is to empower children and their families to reach their full potential through advocacy, education and services. As Communities In Schools, we surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
JOB OPENING:
Children First/CIS has a Project POWER/AmeriCorps Director position open. If you are interested in applying please email cover letter and resume to jobs@childrenfirstbc.org by May 18. Interviews will be held in late May and the position begins July 1.
To get a detailed job description and duties, please click here to go to our Job Openings page.
To find out more about the Project POWER AmeriCorps program, please click here to go to our Project POWER page.
Thank you to EVERYONE who made our first annual event such a success! Thank you to the teams that participated, to our sponsors, to our volunteers, to Gordon Grant for being such a wonderful MC, and to the Project MARCH children who cheered, asked questions and participated on the teams! We are so proud! It was a great night of fun and challenge. Thanks to the “Bad Apples” who proved that they ARE SMARTER than an Elementary student by being the big winners of the event!
2012 Child Watch Tour: Invest in the First 2000 Days
Did you know that there are about 2000 days between birth and kindergarten for a North Carolina child? During those days, a child’s cognitive and emotional development forms at a pace unmatched in their lifetime. The investments we make in early education and care literally determine the future of our state. Become engaged in this important issue at our 2012 Child Watch Tour: Invest in the First 2000 Days. Find out more information and register for the event by clicking here.
Mind the Gap Tour
Mind the Gap Tours call attention to the gaps in our community that too often hinder the success of children, youth and their families living in poverty. The tour will educate and inspire you about our programs so you can help us close the gaps and realize a brighter future for our children. Please know that you will not be asked to give a donation at this tour.
Tour Dates
By clicking on the tour date, you will be able to reserve your seat by sending an email to Executive Director, Allison Jordan. Please reserve your seat at least a week before the tour, as seating is limited.
We will meet at the Children First/CIS Family Resource Center at Emma, and you will be sent directions a week before the tour. Please arrive at 3:30 pm. The driving tour will begin promptly at 3:45 pm and last one hour (traffic permitting). Seating for the tour is limited.
Questions? Contact Allison Jordan at
828-259-9717 or AllisonJ@childrenfirstbc.org
Children First/CIS provides services to economically disadvantaged children, youth and their families. These services include the Family Resource Center at Emma, Latino Outreach Program, Project POWER/AmeriCorps and Project MARCH Learning Centers.
In addition to direct services, Children First/CIS also provides advocacy and community education to raise awareness of, and develop sustainable solutions to, issues affecting children and families and breaking down barriers of poverty.
Project POWER is funded by the N.C. Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service and the Corporation for National and Community Service. This material is based upon work supported by the CNCS under the AmeriCorps Grant No. 11AC124652. Opinions or points of view expressed in this document are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official position of, or a position that is endorsed by, the Corporation or the AmeriCorps program.
