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Building a Bright Future–Ebonee’s Story

A year ago, twenty-seven year old Ebonee enrolled in the Atlanta Children’s Shelter (ACS), seeking the resources she need to bring her family to stability. Arriving at ACS, Ebonee felt apprehensive because “I didn’t know what to expect.” However, Ebonee now feels “much more confident,”and with ACS resources, she has felt “strong persevering through the seasons.” Through ACS, Ebonee has accessed many resources including free mental health services as she explains, “ACS has helped me with therapy and healing from my...

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Celebrating Young Learners!

Last fall, the Early Childhood Education Program at Atlanta Children’s Shelter (ACS) achieved national accreditation through the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). This accreditation is a big deal—it means that ACS is committed to providing top-quality education and care for families, ensuring that children thrive in a safe, well-prepared environment that sets them up for success. To honor this commitment and celebrate young learners, teachers, and families, ACS recently observed the “Week of the Young Child,” which...

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Lift 2.0, a Housing Initiative

LIFT 2.0, a homeless response initiative aimed at housing 1,500 households by December 31, 2024, was launched in the summer of 2022 in the City of Atlanta. Thanks to investments from private entities, as well as City and State departments, the initiative is currently in progress. So far, over 820 households have been rehoused – over halfway towards the plan’s goal. Partners for Home, a nonprofit, is spearheading the execution of this initiative. In the process, Partners for Home has emphasized the...

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Tenacity & Drive: Princess’ Journey

Recently, we welcomed a new parent, Princess, and her three children! Originally hailing from Nigeria, Princess arrived in the United States in 2017, seeking a brighter future for herself and her children. She took advantage of every opportunity offered to her, obtaining her real estate license in 2022 and following up with an insurance license in 2023. Not stopping there, she ventured into the realm of entrepreneurship, becoming a licensed used car dealer. However, even with her incredible tenacity and drive, Princess still came...

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Welcome H.O.M.E.

Recently, the City of Atlanta introduced the Welcome H.O.M.E. initiative, a streamlined and transparent system for permitting affordable housing projects. Streamlining the permitting system simplifies the process for developers, which in turn, makes affordable housing a more appealing investment. The City hopes to speed up the permitting process for affordable housing through new features such as a pre-submission program and a dedicated coordination team. For our families at Atlanta Children’s Shelter (ACS), affordable housing is one of the biggest barriers to breaking the cycle of...

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Black History Month with the Kiddos!

This month, our Early Childhood Education students dove into Black History, celebrating the remarkable achievements and contributions of Black individuals. They didn’t just learn about the past; they saw themselves reflected in their learning environment, embracing diversity and honoring the experiences of the Black community. In our classrooms, we explored the incredible accomplishments of African Americans despite facing immense challenges. From inventors like Garret Morgan, who gave us the stoplight, to trailblazers like Madame CJ Walker, who revolutionized hair care, and sports icons like Jackie Robinson...

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Spirit Week! Eek!

Our Early Childhood Education program has spent the last five days celebrating their annual Spirit Week! This week-long extravaganza wasn’t just about boosting school spirit and attendance. It was also chance for students and staff to unleash their creativity and express themselves! And the grand finale? A fabulous Fall Festival to kick-start Halloween early! See photos from all five days in the galleries below! ...

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