What’s New
at Bridges Homeward
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.
Thank You for Celebrating With Us At Our 29th Circle of Friends Gala!
Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us at our Gala this year! With the generous support of our corporate partners and donors like you, we raised over $200,000 to support the youth and families we serve!
Taylor Jonak Promoted to Young Adult Support Manager
Taylor has made huge strides and been an amazing employee at CFCS for over five years. Congratulations, Taylor!
"I couldn’t finish the degree, but that didn’t stop me”: From Foster Care to Six Figures
We’re excited to publish the story of Shelby A., a former group home and Independent Living resident, who shares how she made her own success after leaving CFCS, all while raising a son (and ducks) and working towards home ownership.
CFCS Awarded $22,000 Grant by Cambridge Community Foundation
Thank you to the Cambridge Community Foundation for partnering with us to help ensure food security for our clients!
Our Independent Living Program is growing, and we’re looking for a new landlord!
Attention Boston landlords: we’re looking to rent at least one two-bedroom apartment in the city, with the possibility of renting more in the future.
Isaiah, an Independent Living Resident, Makes Dean’s List at the Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology
Isaiah is enrolled in the HVAC program at BFIT, and has lived in our Independent Living Program for one year.
Steve and Mary Ellen Melaragni Win the Ted Rose Award for Outstanding Service
This award recognizes those who help make our community an especially supportive, positive space for everyone we serve. Congratulations to Steve and Mary Ellen!
Spotlight on CFCS: Our Independent Living Program
For over 10 years, the Independent Living program has provided apartments to youth ages 18 to 22 who are aging out of the foster care system and need support before they are totally ready to go out on their own.
Taylor Jonak Promoted to Independent Living Coordinator
In her new role, Taylor looks forward to expanding the Independent Living program. Congratulations, Taylor!
Taylor Jonak Becomes Our Support Specialist for Independent Living
Congratulations to Taylor! Hertransition is the latest development in the Independent Living program’s move from Residential Services to Family Support & Stabilization.
What Permanency Means for the Young Parents and Independent Living Residents We Support
In our second installment of our “What Permanency Means…” series, we’re exploring what permanency means to the young parents and adults we serve in our Young Parents Support and Independent Living programs.