Young adults who have a myriad of challenges continue to need support even after they receive their high school diploma. Recognizing the need for support transitioning into college and career, as well as continued social and emotional support, CIS piloted the College Initiative. The College Initiative addresses the national problem of low college completion rates, and aligns with our mission to empower students to stay in school and achieve in life.

Overall, a little more than half of college students (56%) graduate within 6 years of enrollment.

* National Student Clearinghouse Research Center (December 2013 Signature Report 6)

CIS extended services to 16 colleges over the last few school years. By removing some of the social, emotional, and basic needs that serve as barriers for students we are able to increase their persistence and completion rates.

Current Campuses served by CIS:

• Lone Star College - Atascocita Center

• Lone Star College - Conroe Center

• Lone Star College - Creekside Center

• Lone Star College - CyFair

• Lone Star College - Cypress Center

• Lone Star College - East Aldine Center

• Lone Star College - Houston North Fairbanks

• Lone Star College - Houston North Fallbrook Center

• Lone Star College - Houston North Greenspoint

• Lone Star College - Houston North Victory

• Lone Star College - Kingwood

• Lone Star College - Montgomery

• Lone Star College – North Harris

• Lone Star College – Tomball

• Lone Star College - Tomball Health Science Building

• Lone Star College - University Park

College Services Overview

The relationships we build are the cornerstone of our model and our success, but we also have the data to show that what we do works. Evidence of our effectiveness from the 2022-2023 school year:

180,245 Attendees - Across 211 campus-wide events

4,435 Students - Served through 13,713 hours of CIS intervention walk-in services

484 Students - Served through comprehensive CIS case management services