CIS believes that every child needs and deserves:

1. A one-on-one relationship with a caring adult

2. A safe place to learn and grow

3. A healthy start and a healthy future

4. A marketable skill to use upon graduation

5. A chance to give back to peers and community

• Supportive Guidance & Counseling – mentoring, goal setting and counseling

• Parental & Family Engagement – parent education, parent volunteer recruitment and events for parents

• Health & Human Services – referrals to physical health needs, emergency financial, food and clothing assistance

• Academic Support – attendance support, tutoring, homework assistance and college planning

• College & Career Readiness – career fairs, guest speakers and job readiness skills training

• Enrichment Activities – diversity, sports, community service and after-school recreational activities

• CIS services to students and families are confidential.

• There are a few situations where CIS staff is required by law to break confidentiality and seek outside help.

• These situations are where:

  • (a) A student might be a danger to himself/herself

  • (b) A student might be a danger to someone else

  • (c) A student reports having been hurt by someone else.

• Texas law requires any person who believes that a child is being abused, neglected or exploited to report the circumstances to the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services Abuse Hotline at 1 (800) 252-5400. The reporting web site is: Texas Abuse Hotline Website.

Ursula Hughes, M.S.
Email Ursula Hughes
281-983-8355
For more information: CIS Houston Website