Atlanta Children’s Shelter
MISSION
Atlanta Children Shelter’s mission is to provide loving quality child development and support services to homeless families striving to become self-sufficient. Our vision is to be the leading and most valued organization in Metro Atlanta which positively impacts the lives of homeless children and their families. We value addressing the needs of the entire family and providing all services free of charge in return for the family’s commitment to self-sufficiency as well as their commitment of time and energy.
POPULATIONS SERVED
Adult Population
- Homeless
Languages Supported
- English
Geography
- DeKalb County
- Fulton County
- Gwinnett County
- Cobb County
- City of Atlanta
- Cherokee County
- Clayton County
- Douglas County
- Fayette County
- Henry County
- Rockdale County
SERVICES PROVIDED
Job Search & Placement
- Pre-placement assessment
- Employment readiness counseling
- Resume development
- Job search coaching
- Sponsoring job clubs or peer-to-peer networks
- Placing participants in private sector jobs
- Employment screening
- Varied job search and placement services
- Referrals to training or training broker
Post-employment Services
- Career counseling
- Career development services
- Job performance coaching
- Post-placement follow-up
- Financial planning education
- Mentoring
- Varied post-employment services
Supportive Services
- Transportation assistance
- Case management
- Varied supportive services
- Adult literacy and basic education
Soft Skills Training
- Adaptability
- Collaborating with others
- Conflict management
- Dealing with diversity
- How to dress
- Interpersonal skills
- Leadership
- Managing stress
- Personal hygiene
- Planning / organizational skills
- Communication (verbal and written)
- Customer service
- Professional conduct
- Self confidence
- Time management
- Diet and nutrition
- Varied soft skills training
OCCUPATIONS SUPPORTED
Occupations
- Management Occupations
- Legal Occupations
- Health Practitioner Support Technologists and Technicians
- Grounds Maintenance Workers
- Personal Care and Service Occupations
- Sales and Related Occupations
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- Transportation and Material Moving Occupations