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.
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.
Two Bridges Homeward Staff Members Earn Master’s Degrees
Congratulations to Izadorah Dorvilier and Amaryah Alves, who both graduated from their Master’s programs in May!
Lisa Tejeda Hired as Harbor Area Healthy Families Supervisor
One of Lisa’s top priorities is making our Healthy Families program a staple in the communities we serve. We are happy to have you, Lisa!
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.
Lisnalda Beriguete Promoted to Healthy Families Manager
“A goal I want to achieve is to be able to service and provide for as many families as possible.” Lisnalda steps into this role after two years working as a Family Support Specialist. Congratulations, Lis!
Reuniting Youth With Their Families
We are pleased to announce that, thanks to the work of our Intensive Foster Care and Family Stabilization staff and our amazing foster parents, six youth are reunifying with their parents!
Bridges Homeward is the New Healthy Families Provider for the Harbor Area
Healthy Families is a free and voluntary support program for first-time parents age 23 and under. We’re providing Healthy Families services to families in Chelsea, East Boston, Revere, Winthrop, and Charlestown!
Rosa Espiritusanto Promoted to Family Support & Stabilization Manager
Rosa joined Bridges Homeward because she fell in love with our mission and the community work we do. Congratulations to Rosa!
Thara Young Promoted to Family Support & Stabilization Program Director
Congratulations to Thara! Read about her amazing journey at our agency and her empowering approach to managing her team.
Maggie Smith Promoted to Family Support & Stabilization Assistant Program Director
Congratulations to Maggie! In this post, she shares about this exciting change and what her new duties entail.
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.
Spotlight on CFCS: Claralys Gonzalez
Claralys Gonzalez started at CFCS as an intern in 2020. Today, she’s a Family Support Specialist in our Family Support & Stabilization program, who dreams of providing more therapeutic services to Spanish-speaking and immigrant communities!
Assistant Program Director of our Family Support & Stabilization Program Thara Young Earns Her MSW
Thara Young is a dedicated and passionate social worker who has been with us since 2014. Recently, she earned her MSW from Boston University! Congratulations, Thara!