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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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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,…

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…

The first few weeks of school set the tone for the entire year. That’s why Attendance Awareness Month, observed every September, is so important. Research from Attendance Works shows that half of students who miss just two to four days this month will go on to miss nearly a month of school over the course…

The new school year is right around the corner. Let’s make sure your child is ready to show up strong! Whether your child attends Atlanta Public Schools (APS) or Fulton County Schools (FCS), we’ve got you covered. These two districts have different calendars, events, and websites, so it’s important to find out which school district…