Shelter details
- Added Dec 21, 2020 | Last Update May 24, 2023
- 607 Peachtree St. NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
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- (404) 892-3713
FAQs
What services do they offer?
free, quality day care, emotional support, an educational curriculum for homeless children, and focused social services for their families.
What are the available services provided to assist families with transitioning to permanent housing?
- Credit Counseling
- The Sunshine Fund
- Furniture Referral
- Home Starter Kit
- Transitional Childcare
Description
Founded in 1986 by the Junior League of Atlanta and located in the North Avenue Presbyterian Church, the Atlanta Children's Shelter provides free, quality day care, emotional support, an educational curriculum for homeless children, and focused social services for their families. Dedicated to helping families overcome the issues that contribute to homelessness, including domestic violence and job loss, the Atlanta Children's Shelter focuses on the long term self sufficiency of the family - which sets us apart from other Atlanta homeless shelters. Since 1986, the Atlanta Children's Shelter has cared for almost 8,000 children and provided services for more than 5,000 families.The ultimate goal is to have them leave the shelter system and return to live in the community.
Services provided to assist families with transitioning to permanent housing include:
Credit Counseling
The Sunshine Fund
Furniture Referral
Home Starter Kit
Transitional Childcare
Question & Answers (6)
Is this shelter free?
Do they accept donations at this shelter?
Do they allow Pets at this shelter?
How old do you have to be to stay here?
How long can you stay at this shelter?
can a teenager find shelter for the night?