The 2025–2026 school year was a busy one for TIP. Between celebrating our 35th anniversary year, launching our strategic plan, building powerful new partnerships, and expanding the early intervention program, it marked a pivotal moment in our organization’s history. The numbers also reflect the growing impact of our staff, volunteers, and advocates’ tireless efforts. Here’s a
Summer break is officially on the horizon, and with it comes an age-old challenge: keeping kids active and engaged without burning through your budget. Whether you’re looking for outdoor adventures, learning and enrichment opportunities, or just somewhere to get the kids’ energy out, we’ve got you covered. Here are some of our favorite free and budget-friendly
In the legal world, a successful outcome is often defined by a favorable ruling or a closed file. At TIP, we know a closed case is actually just the beginning. When a volunteer attorney steps into a courtroom, they aren’t just resolving a legal matter—they are opening a door. Success here looks like the moment a
Long hours. Mountains of paperwork. One urgent need after another. For a school social worker, the to-do list is more than a “caseload.” It is the profound responsibility of holding a student’s hand through some of life’s most difficult moments. In the midst of a national youth mental health crisis, their role has never been more
Truancy Intervention Project (TIP) kicked off 2026 on an optimistic note after a busy 2025 that brought meaningful policy progress under SB 123, encouraging improvements in attendance rates, and new partnerships and leadership. One of the biggest milestones was finalizing our strategic plan for TIP’s future. Last year, we shared a preview of TIP’s new strategic
During the 2024–2025 school year, Georgia’s chronic absenteeism rate was almost 20%, with more than 360,000 students missing 10% or more of school days. Behind each statistic is a child facing barriers to school attendance that are often beyond their control. As the only nonprofit in Georgia solely dedicated to reducing chronic absenteeism and promoting positive
Chronic absenteeism is a serious challenge, but 2025 offered powerful reasons to believe it’s solvable. We saw students return to class, families get the support they needed, partners step up in new ways, and systems begin to shift. Each moment is a reminder that by showing up, again and again, we can rewrite the story. The
Every act of kindness helps us step in sooner, show up stronger, and support more kids. In uncertain times, kids need something steady to hold onto. For some, a stable home provides that foundation. Not all are so fortunate. Today, nearly half of U.S. families with children under six struggle to meet at least one basic
During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we recognize many students’ unseen battles. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please visit the National Domestic Violence Hotline or call 1-800-799-SAFE for support and help locating a nearby shelter. RAINN.org also provides free, confidential support services and information for survivors of sexual violence. “Be kind, for
When TIP first opened its doors in 1991, the challenges students and families faced were very real, driven by factors like poverty and systemic barriers. But nearly 35 years ago, they were different in scale and intensity. Over the decades, the landscape has evolved. Absenteeism has surged, fueled by worsening inequality, housing insecurity, the COVID crisis,
