What’s New
at Bridges Homeward
Changes and challenges in child welfare practice
Before she was the Director of the Office of the Child Advocate for Massachusetts, Maria Mossaides served as Executive Director of our very agency from 2008 to 2015. For our 150th anniversary, we are honored to have her share her reflections on some of the biggest shifts in child welfare practice throughout her career.
Edward Finds Stability in Fatherhood
When Edward moved into our Independent Living progam at age 19, he had two goals: to be a good father for his daughter, and to afford living on his own. Was he able to meet those goals?
Lindsay reconnects with her family
Due to the trauma she has lived through, Independent Living resident Lindsay’s ability to trust adults in her life has ebbed and flowed in the time that we’ve known her. Read about the progress she’s made in her three years in our Independent Living program.
Our Impact on Foster and Adoptive Families
Our Family Services program works with anyone who wants to become a foster or adoptive parent, from biological family members of children in foster care to folks with no personal connection to the child welfare system who just want to support youth. Our approach is efficient, inclusive, and totally supportive of our parents’ needs!
Our Impact on Youth in Foster Care
We’ve offered intensive foster care services for youth in Massachusetts for over 100 years, albeit under different names. But what is our agency’s impact on youth in foster care? We talked to Intensive Foster Care Program Director Laqunda Nystrom to find out.
Thank you for celebrating with us at our 150th Anniversary Celebration!
Thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate our 150th Anniversary at the Cambridge Hyatt Regency Hotel on May 9! If you weren’t able to attend our Gala, don’t worry - we’re sharing all the details to inspire you to reserve your ticket for next year.
Alivia’s Adoption Story
We’re excited to share this transcript of adoptive parents Cecilia and Brendan’s speech from our 150th Anniversary Celebration!
Thank you to our 150th Anniversary Partners!
Thanks to the amazing organizations and individuals who are partnering with us for our 150th Anniversary Celebration this year! Our partners care about making a positive impact in the Greater Boston community.
You’re Invited to our 150th Anniversary Celebration and Gala!
Come be inspired by the story of one of our amazing adoptive families, dance with live music and entertainment, bid on exclusive prizes in our live auction, enjoy delicious food and drink, and much more!
Spotlight on: Our Harbor Area Healthy Families Program
Today we’re spotlighting our impact on young and teen parents (ages 23 and younger) living in Chelsea, East Boston, Revere, Winthrop, and Charlestown! Read all about our Harbor Area Healthy Families Program.
Our Impact Supporting and Stabilizing Families in Greater Boston
“We’re here to plant seeds with our families,” says Family Support & Stabilization Director Thara Young. “Once we’re out of the picture those seeds are hopefully able to grow.” Read about Bridges Homeward’s impact in supporting families and helping them to stabilize!
150 Years of History
For 150 years, we’ve built bridges between the youth and families we serve and the resources that help them stabilize, find love and safety, and pursue fulfilling lives.