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.
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.
Celebrating the Holidays with Our Developmental Disabilities Program
We’re so grateful we can gather with the individuals with disabilities we serve and their families to celebrate the holidays!
Fall Frolic with our Developmental Disabilities Program
We’re proud to partner with wonderful local vendors to put on a great party for individuals with disabilities and their families every fall!
Danielle Sheehan Earns Licensure as Clinical Social Worker
Danielle supports families and individuals with disabilities to build their networks, gain access to resources, and achieve their goals. Today we celebrate her accomplishments.
Painting Pottery with Developmental Disabilities
Thanks to Clay Dreams in Arlington, MA for hosting a Paint Your Own Pottery Party for our Developmental Disabilities Program!
A Busy Winter and Spring with the Developmental Disabilities Program!
Our Developmental Disabilities Program has been hosting events for our staff and families all winter and spring. Events like our Annual Dance bring community and friends together while our various trainings provide invaluable information and guidance to our parents and guardians!
Our 2022 Impact Report is Here!
This year’s Impact Report is full of stories about the amazing growth and resilience of our youth and families over the past year.
Fall Fun with Developmental Disabilities!
Our Developmental Disabilities program is never short of fun! Following a successful Halloween movie night last month, the program will host a Fall Menu Cooking Class in December with our chefs, Assistant Program Director Sheila and Case Manager Danielle.
A Season of Fun with Our Developmental Disabilities Program
It is so important that persons with disabilities and their families have opportunities for safe, accessible fun! Our Developmental Disabilities staff work hard for our families to have enjoyable, fulfilled lives.
Bridges Homeward Receives $11,000 from Cambridge Community Foundation to Fight Food Insecurity
With this generous grant, we will be assisting persons with disabilities and their families served in our Developmental Disabilities Program who are experiencing food insecurity.
Developmental Disabilities Program Hosts Virtual Holiday Party for All
Last week, our Developmental Disabilities Program hosted their annual holiday party on Zoom. A very special thanks to our DDP staff for all of their hard work arranging such a successful virtual event!
Our FY21 Impact Report is Here!
Our latest Impact Report is full of stories about the adaptation, community and resilience that came out of our work over the past year.
Developmental Disabilities Program Promotes Sheila Krausert to Assistant Program Director
Sheila has made an outstanding impact on our Developmental Disabilities Program since joining the team in 2015. We are pleased to announce that this fall, she became our Developmental Disabilities Program’s first-ever Assistant Program Director!
Heather Hall Promoted to Developmental Disabilities Program Coordinator
Heather has been an indispensable case manager in our Developmental Disabilities for many years. As DDP Coordinator, she will manage our Intensive Flexible Family Support Services Program and facilitate our new Family Support Center Advisory Council!
Spotlight on CFCS: Lidia Rodriguez
“I work in-depth with families, sit down and have a conversation with them, help them set goals and make up a plan to reach their goals. That, to me, is amazing.” Lidia Rodriguez shares how she became a Family Support Specialist in our Developmental Disabilities Program.
Spotlight on CFCS: Chelsey Underwood
“When I came across CFCS and read about what the agency stands for, I was interested in working here because I share the same beliefs.” Chelsey Underwood shares how she became a case manager in our Developmental Disabilities Program.
The 2021 Circle of Friends Gala Is CFCS’s Biggest Fundraiser Ever!
We had no idea our very first (and hopefully only) virtual Gala would turn out to be CFCS's most successful fundraising event in our entire 147-year history!