Children First CIS of Buncombe County

05/27/2026

Reposting to help spread the word 🌱

Our partners at Cities and City Schools are hosting a Wellness Wednesday Event this afternoon, Wednesday 5/27, from 3–5:30pm at William Randolph Campus (90 Montford Ave).

Stop by for summer opportunities, upcoming events, free produce share, and information & resource signups! 💚

05/19/2026

☔️ Community Care Day scheduled for Thursday, May 21 has been CANCELLED out of an abundance of caution due to the severe weather forecasted for Thursday afternoon.

We appreciate everyone’s support and will share updates if future community plans are coordinated later this summer. Thank you for understanding ⭐

☔️ Community Care Day scheduled for Thursday, May 21 has been CANCELLED out of an abundance of caution due to the severe weather forecasted for Thursday afternoon.

We appreciate everyone’s support and will share updates if future community plans are coordinated later this summer. Thank you for understanding ⭐
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⭐ Community Care Day is coming up ⭐

Join us May 21 from 3:30–6:00pm at Woodridge Apartments Community Center as we celebrate 50 years of supporting students and families in Buncombe County and the final day of our Learning Center afterschool program for the 2025–2026 school year.

We’ll have activities, giveaways, community resources, and community partners joining us throughout the afternoon. We’re grateful for the many organizations and people who continue to support local children and families year after year.

We hope to see y’all there!

05/14/2026

☔️ Community Care Day scheduled for Thursday, May 21 has been CANCELLED out of an abundance of caution due to the severe weather forecasted for Thursday afternoon.

We appreciate everyone’s support and will share updates if future community plans are coordinated later this summer. Thank you for understanding ⭐
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⭐ Community Care Day is coming up ⭐

Join us May 21 from 3:30–6:00pm at Woodridge Apartments Community Center as we celebrate 50 years of supporting students and families in Buncombe County and the final day of our Learning Center afterschool program for the 2025–2026 school year.

We’ll have activities, giveaways, community resources, and community partners joining us throughout the afternoon. We’re grateful for the many organizations and people who continue to support local children and families year after year.

We hope to see y’all there!

05/11/2026

Huge thank you to for hosting our Oakley Garden Club last week! 🌱🐞

Students spent the afternoon exploring the gardens, hunting for bugs, asking questions, and discovering some new critters along the way. Always a good day when students get to learn outside and experience hands-on discovery together. Thanks again to Root Cause Farm for having us!

05/06/2026

All students deserve the opportunity to soar. 💙

At Children First/Communities In Schools, we believe every student deserves to feel supported, connected, and seen. Through our programs and partnerships, we help surround students with the relationships and resources they need to thrive.

Being present matters.

Learn more through the link in our bio.

05/06/2026

Nothing better than kids getting muddy, curious, and excited about the world around them! Hominy Creek is the perfect classroom for an afternoon of exploration and tree advocacy. 🌿

Thank you, RiverLink!

04/24/2026

Afterschool is where students are supported in real, everyday ways. It’s the daily work of showing up for students and being someone they can rely on.
Across the U.S., about 10 million kids are in afterschool programs each year, supported by over 850,000 people doing this work.
Every afterschool professional plays a part in that. Take the time to thank them today.
A big shoutout to everyone who shows up for our students after the bell rings, in front of the camera and behind the scenes. You make this work possible 💛


Thank you to the folks who make this work possible:
Gabbi, Jess, Bates, Shanarra, Troy

Photos by our Learning Center afterschool team 📸

04/16/2026

🎉 We’re hiring!

We’re looking to bring on a couple of new people to support our after-school programs here in Buncombe County.

Open positions:
• Learning Center Site Lead
• Extended Learning Assistant (Part-Time)

If you enjoy working with kids and want to be part of a team that shows up for students and families every day, take a look.

🔗 www.childrenfirstcisbc.org/job-opportunities

Feel free to share with someone who might be interested 💛

04/02/2026

Yesterday at Johnston Elementary, Alvena’ led “Spilling the Tea,” bringing caregivers together to connect and learn more about social-emotional learning.

It was a welcoming space to share experiences, ask questions, and support one another, all part of how we show up for families and build community together. 💜☕🫖

03/16/2026

March is Social Work Month, and we’re grateful for the people supporting students and families across our programs every day.

Thank you Alvena’, Nicole, Keara, Perry and to the many others doing this work across our community. Your care, advocacy, and dedication make a real difference for students and families in Buncombe County. ✨

If a social worker has made a difference in your life, take a moment this month to thank them!