Communities in Schools of Philadelphia

Launch of Philadelphia (Communities In Schools of Philadelphia) is a charitable 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. Founded in 1986 as an affiliate in the largest stay in school network provides services to students in their schools and the community, drawing primarily on existing community resources.

To accomplish our mission, Launch of Philadelphia administers 5 programs throughout 35 schools, grades K-16, and adults addressing over 7,000 individual student needs annually. Programmatic focus areas include: academic preparedness, individual student case management support, post-secondary education and workforce planning, teen pregnancy and 21st Century Life Skill Development.