Thought Leadership

Welcome to Sheltering Arms Thought Leadership page, where you can see what we’re up to and how we engage with other leaders.

Our Mission

Sheltering Arms closes opportunity gaps by transforming the lives of children and their families through high-quality early childhood education and leadership in the field.

Our Vision

Sheltering Arms sees thriving communities where all families hold the power to create opportunity for themselves and their children.

Coffee with the CEO

Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 9 am EST

Hear from President & CEO, Blythe Keeler Robinson, for the Sheltering Arms State of the Agency.

Stay up to date on our work.

COCKTAILS & CONVERSATION

Cocktails & Conversation is Sheltering Arms’ thought leadership forum where community leaders and professionals network and join in a discussion about trending topics that impact young children and early childhood education.

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GUARDIAN OF ATLANTA’S FUTURE

Sheltering Arms has been a partner and regular contributor to the “Guardians of Atlanta’s Future” column in the SaportaReport since 2020. Each month, Sheltering Arms’ President and CEO shares an opinion editorial about trends impacting early childhood education and Atlanta’s children.

February 2021 – “The Effects of Generational Poverty”
January 2021 – “Trends in Early Learning in 2021”
December 2020 – “Adjusting for Education”
November 2020 – “Virtual Learning, Screen Time and Early Learners: How Much is Too Much?”
October 2020 – “Celebrating Georgia Pre-K Week”
August 2020 – “Back to School: Through a Different Lens”
July 2020 – “Combatting Learning Loss During a Pandemic”
May 2020 – “Georgia Has Reopened: Are Child Care Providers Ready?”
April 2020 – “Embracing Families with Open Arms”
March 2020 – “No Family Left Behind: In the Wake of Coronavirus”
February 2020 – “When We Don’t Address Mental Health in Young Children”
January 2020 – “The Big Deal about ECE”

COVID-19 UPDATES

Sheltering Arms President & CEO Blythe Keeler Robinson posted weekly video updates to keep the community informed about the organization’s efforts during the pandemic.

CLICK HERE to watch update videos and listen to the media interview.