Communities In Schools Now Operating in 30 States Thanks to Partnership with Maryland-Based ALL4LOVE, Inc.

CONTACT: Whitney Faison, [email protected], 315-420-6049

Communities In Schools® (CIS®) announces its expansion into Maryland with ALL4LOVE, Inc. selected as a Licensed Partner following a $1.08 million investment.  

The three-year investment, supported through Communities In Schools and Blue Meridian Partners, represents a transformative step forward for ALL4LOVE and Dorchester County Public Schools as the organizations work together to strengthen integrated systems of support for students and families. This opportunity was made possible through Governor Wes Moore and the formation of the ENOUGH Alliance, a multi sector coalition committed to ending childhood poverty, increasing economic opportunity and uplifting communities in need. 

The partnership will allow ALL4LOVE to hire five full-time site coordinators who will be embedded throughout the district at Cambridge-South Dorchester High School, North Dorchester High School, Maces Lane Middle School, Sandy Hill Elementary School and Hurlock Elementary School. 

These site coordinators will work alongside school administrators, community school liaisons, teachers, student services staff and families to identify non-academic barriers impacting student success and coordinate individualized support plans for students needing additional resources and intervention.  

Expanding into Maryland represents an important step forward in ensuring that more students have access to the relationships and resources they need to succeed. ALL4LOVE’s deep roots in Dorchester County and commitment to serving young people and families make them a powerful partner in this work.

-Michael Huang, CIS National Vice President of District and Community Engagement

The partnership aligns closely with ALL4LOVE’s existing Relationships-Centered Intervention Model (RCIM), which emphasizes prevention, intervention, mentorship, exposure and long-term relationship-building as key tools for youth development and student success. 

The announcement also marks a significant milestone for ALL4LOVE as the organization approaches its four-year anniversary in August 2026. Since launching in 2022, ALL4LOVE has experienced remarkable growth, expanding from serving 22 students annually to now reaching more than 630 youth each year through mentoring, athletics, leadership development, violence prevention initiatives, enrichment programming and school-based support across Dorchester County. 

With this investment, ALL4LOVE will effectively double its staffing footprint while dramatically expanding its network of student support services throughout the county. 

For more information about CIS’ Licensed Partnerships, visit https://www.communitiesinschools.org/licensing.  

About Communities In Schools  
Communities In Schools® (CIS®) is proven to help students reach their full potential. For 49 years, CIS has supported millions of students in achieving their goals in school, succeeding in the workforce, and thriving in life. Working directly inside more than 3,500 schools across the country, CIS connects students to caring adults and community resources that help them see, confront, and overcome the barriers that stand between them and a brighter future.