Pledge to make a difference, together.
Founded by Atlanta volunteers in 1888, the mission of Sheltering Arms Early Education & Family Centers is to empower families and strengthen communities by providing 1) high quality, affordable child care and early education, 2) comprehensive support services for families, 3) professional development, and 4) community building partnerships. Each day, 2500 children and their families are served in 16 neighborhood centers serving 6 metro Atlanta counties. Sheltering Arms serves working families of all income levels by providing government child care subsidies and income-based scholarships generated by fundraising. Sheltering Arms, a United Way funded agency, has been nationally recognized for its success in preparing children for school success.