We believe that children who come from socio-economically disadvantaged homes possess fewer resources required to succeed in school than their more advantaged peers. These students lack resources such as eye exams and glasses, shoes, coats, school supplies, appropriate clothing, homework assistance at home, proper nutrition and healthy role models that value the benefits of a high school education. In providing these services and helping to meet these needs we know that the probability of academic success increases dramatically. From a community perspective, CISNT believes that our programs and services result in students that are far less likely to participate in risky behaviors (drug abuse, gang violence, etc.) and once they graduate, move on to higher education and/or become a member of a ready workforce.