Washington Youth Academy, 1207 Carver St W, Bremerton, WA 98312, US

HistoryThe story of Communities In Schools began in the 1970s, when founder Bill Milliken, then a youth advocate in New York City, came up with the idea of bringing community resources inside public schools where they are accessible, coordinated and accountable. From this grassroots beginning, Communities In Schools grew into the nation's leading dropout prevention organization, now in 27 states and the District of Columbia. Locally, Communities In Schools of Seattle was incorporated in 1998 and since inception has helped thousands of youth overcome the social, emotional and physical barriers to learning during and after the school day.SpecialtiesDropout prevention, Integrated Student Supports, and/or Student Services.