We are dedicated to enhancing educational and life outcomes and fostering a future rich with opportunities that uplift Georgia communities. Since 1991, Truancy Intervention Project (TIP) Georgia has partnered with schools, courts, and communities to help students and families address the causes of truancy and create pathways to brighter futures. Alongside our dedicated volunteers, community partners, and advocates, we work relentlessly to break generational cycles rooted in inequity and shift the narrative on absenteeism—one “marked present” at a time. TIP provides pro bono legal representation and advocacy for students facing chronic absenteeism, along with prevention services, individualized support for students and families, and programming to drive systemic change. We Believe:
🎒 There’s a story behind every absence. 'Stay in school' is easier said than done when a child is navigating harsh realities like unstable conditions, a lack of basic necessities, and mental health struggles.
📚 Truancy is a symptom of societal shortcomings. We must collectively tackle the root causes, not just the surface issues, to create lasting change.
👩👧👦 Families deserve support, not judgement. Compassion and understanding are the foundations of real progress, opening doors to collaboration and positive outcomes between students, families, and schools.
🙌 Even small wins are big. Every day a child is in school is a day they gain not just education but structure, stability, and support. We work to move each child forward, one day at a time.
