CISV'S Status: As an independent organization CISV is not affiliated with any government, corporation, church, union, or special interest group. CISV is comprised of individuals from many of these groups, but our common bond is the philosophy of CISV.

Although independent, CISV works with like-minded associations and organizations to pursue common purposes and share information.

Alliance for International Educational and Cultural Exchange
— The Alliance is an association of non-governmental organizations comprising the international educational and cultural exchange community in the United States. Their mission is to formulate and promote public policies that support the growth and well-being of international exchange links between the people of the United States and other nations.  More information about Alliance for International Educational and Cultural Exchange

Council On Standards for International Educational Travel (CSIET)

— An independent organization that monitors adherence to strict standards of program quality on an annual basis. Call the CISV-USA National Office for current listing status.

On the basis of materials submitted and reviewed, the Council on Standards for International Educational Travel, an independent, national educational organization, grants full listing to Children's International Summer Villages, Inc. in the 2006-2007 Advisory List: The CSIET mark certifies that this organization complies with the standards set forth in the CSIET's Standards for Educational Travel Programs.