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 stemming from systemic racism by transforming the lives of children and their families through high-quality, equitable 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.

Sheltering Arms Equity Dinner

Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 6 pm EST

Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 6 pm EST

Sheltering Arms Hosts Virtual Discussions on Race and Equity

For years in Metro Atlanta, we have confronted the issues of discrimination, poverty, gentrification, racial disparities, as well as religious and political divisions, among others. We believe that building a strong foundation for open and honest dialogue on these difficult issues starts with providing a safe space.

For us, that safe space is the dinner table where we break bread together. We believe by sharing a meal with people of diverse backgrounds, we open ourselves to seeing issues from vastly different angles, simultaneously feeding our human need for meaningful connection. This opens a whole new world of opportunities to bridge the divide we may have with others, at the same time helping us support one another in our neighborhoods as we powerfully and collectively tackle and resolve the shared critical issues of the day.

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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Past Topics (view photo galleries):

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.

May 10, 2021 – “Anti-Racism in Early Childhood Education”
April 2021 – “Anti-Racism in Early Childhood Education, Part II”
March 2021 – “Anti-Racism in Early Childhood Education”
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”
September 2020 – “Equity in Early Childhood Education: Is Atlanta a Tale of Two Cities?”
August 2020 – “Back to School: Through a Different Lens”
July 2020 – “Combatting Learning Loss During a Pandemic”
June 2020 – “The Time for Change: Equity and Justice for All”
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.