The poll, released May 5, shows that more than one-third of students surveyed in grades 5 – 12 are struggling or suffering, and half are not hopeful.
View a new video about the work of America's Promise Alliance, the nation's largest partnership of corporations, nonprofit organizations, foundations and policymakers working to improve the lives of children.
Apply to be designated a Promise Place and receive national visibility from America's Promise Alliance. A Promise Place can be an organization or location that provides all Five Promises to young people.
Cities in Crisis 2009, released April 22, shows that despite some progress made by several cities from 1995-2005, the average graduation rate of the 50 largest cities is well below the national average of 71 percent. Learn More
America's Promise Alliance recently commissioned Grad Nation, a new tool comprising the best evidence-based practices for keeping young people in school paired with suggestions for effectively preparing them for life after high school. Learn More
America's Promise Alliance's policy affiliate is First Focus, a bipartisan advocacy organization committed to making children and families a priority in federal policy and budget decisions.
Under the leadership of Founding Chairman General Colin Powell and current Chair Alma Powell, the America’s Promise Alliance has become the nation’s largest partnership providing supports to young people.
Casey Family Programs is the largest national operating foundation whose sole mission is to provide and improve, and ultimately prevent the need for, foster care. Learn more about National Foster Care Month during May.
With more than 300 national partners, America's Promise Alliance is devoted to improving the lives of young people. Together we ensure young people receive the Five Promises they need to graduate high school prepared for success.
In an effort to reduce America’s high school dropout rates, America's Promise Alliance is supporting more than 100 state and local Dropout Prevention Summits across the country.
The resource library holds tools, reports and media on topics related to the well-being of children and youth.