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Creative Movement Performance Recap!
Why Is Creative Movement Important? At the Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter, we believe every child deserves the chance to express themselves, build confidence, and grow—physically, socially, and emotionally. That’s exactly what creative movement makes possible. On May 16th, families gathered to witness something truly special: our children shining during the Creative Movement Performance. Since January, our wonderful…
Honoring the Heart of Our Families: A Mother’s Day Celebration to Remember!
A few weeks ago, we had the joy of celebrating some of the most important people in our community—mothers. These women are the heart of so many of the families we serve, and it was our privilege to create a space where they could feel seen, celebrated, and cared for. With the generous support…
Teacher’s Appreciation Week!
You Say “Teacher,” We Say “Superhero!” Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week at the Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter At the Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter, we believe teaching is more than a job—it’s a calling. This Teacher Appreciation Week, we rolled out the red carpet for the superheroes in our classrooms who make magic happen every single…
LITTLE Grant Institute!
LITTLE Grant Institute was held on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the Georgia Tech Hotel & Conference Center in Atlanta, GA. The event brought together a group of dedicated professionals, including infant and toddler teachers, curriculum coordinators, lead support teachers, and directors from the Early Childhood Education program at the Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter. With…
The Week of the Young Child Celebration 2025!
The Week of the Young Child Celebration (WOYC) is a cherished national event led by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Every April, this week highlights the importance of early learning and honors the educators and advocates who uplift our youngest learners. This year, from April 7–11, 2025, the celebration takes…
Countdown to Legacy Builders Celebration 2025 – The Statistic Is Not the Story
We’re excited to spotlight this year’s distinguished speakers! This year’s Legacy Builders Celebration (LBC25) will feature a dynamic panel of experts in early childhood education, adult mental health, behavioral therapy and housing instability. Together, they’ll explore the power of a holistic approach—addressing every facet of our clients’ lives to help them build lasting legacies and…
Occupational Therapy is for Everyone! – Lindsey’s Amazing 2025 Capstone
The Day Shelter has a new addition in occupational therapy doctoral student, Lindsey! Lindsey is working on her capstone project (required to complete her PhD). Her primary objectives are 1) to support the Georgia State occupational therapy students that visit the Day Shelter and provide services regularly and 2) to increase access to occupational therapy…
What’s in Your Toolbox? – Expanding Parent Support in 2025
What’s in Your Toolbox? Equipping Children with Every Tool At the Day Shelter, we often talk about toolboxes, all those things that help our gears turn. For some of our child service providers such as occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and play therapists, these toolboxes consist of a wide range of tools for our kiddos to…
Fidelity National Financial Powers a $7,200 Impact!
Fidelity National Financial’s Office Fundraiser! We’re throwing it back to December! With all the holiday hustle and bustle, we wanted to spotlight these incredible friends of ours a bit more here in the new year. Shane Rogers and his wonderful office mates at Fidelity National Financial (FNF) raised $3,600 and got a company matching gift…
Amazing Announcement: 2025 LITTLE Grant Program for Early Education!
Building Brighter Futures with the LITTLE Grant Program The LITTLE Grant empowers early education facilities with more resources! At the Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter (Day Shelter), we know how powerful early education can be for children experiencing homelessness. That’s why we’re so excited to share some great news—our Infant and Toddler programs have been awarded…