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OUR STORIES


Turning Lemons into Lemonade
Our site coordinator at Goodlettsville Middle School, Kelley, describes part of her role as helping families turn lemons into lemonade....


Brothers Carson and Cam
Carson and Cam struggled with behavioral challenges that often kept them out of class at Bellshire Elementary and caused them to struggle...


How Alexis Got Her Smile Back
Alexis started missing school in 2020 after her great grandmother got custody of her and she became the nighttime caretaker for her great...


Meet Hunter
Hunter has worked hard this year and is on track to graduate in May thanks to her resilience and the help of her CIS Site Coordinator...


CIS Receives SuperGrant
The Nashville Predators Foundation and SmileDirectClub awarded a $100,000 SuperGrant to help empower CIS families during times of transition


Girls on a Mission
CIS and the Mission teamed up to provide a small group for female students interested in learning how to improve themselves and give back.


The Warner Exchange
Parents send their children to school, and at the end of each month, they receive the items they need in exchange.


Nashville Diaper Connection
Nashville Diaper Connection started in 2013 after founder Doug Adair learned there were many places you could go for food, but only two...


Allison's Story
Our site coordinators are committed to working with students to overcome whatever barrier could prevent them from staying in school. When...
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