Bill Milliken: 5 Basics

Bill Milliken, Founder of Communities In Schools, reflects on how the Five Basics were established — a simple yet powerful framework grounded in the belief that every young person needs and deserves: 1. A one-on-one relationship with a caring adult 2. A safe place to learn and grow 3. A healthy start and a healthy future 4. A marketable skill to use upon graduation 5. A chance to give back to peers and community