What’s New
at Bridges Homeward
Yoyo Yau Becomes First Chief Executive Officer of Bridges Homeward
Yoyo’s title has changed from Executive Director to CEO. This change is the latest step in an internal effort to create better cohesion among all our agency’s departments.
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!
Executive Director Yoyo Yau Receives Community Visionary Award at 2023 A View from All Sides Conference
The Community Visionary Award recognizes the outstanding work of individuals and organizations that improve the quality of services in their communities through their passion, hard work, leadership, and dedication to helping families and children.
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.
Marissa Lacelle Earns Licensure as Clinical Social Worker
Marissa supports our foster parents as they provide the best possible care for youth in intensive foster care. Today we recognize her accomplishments.
Bridges Homeward at the Provider’s Council Annual Convention & Expo
Our Deputy Director Noreen Dolan will join leaders from The Home for Little Wanderers, Justice Resource Institute, and Plummer Youth Promise to present a workshop called “Whatever It Takes: Using Cross-Agency Collaboration to Strengthen Permanency Outcomes”.
A Final Message from Bob
After seven years leading our agency, our outgoing Executive Director Bob Gittens wants to share his thanks and appreciation with our Bridges Homeward community. We’ll miss you, Bob!
Yoyo Yau Announced as New Bridges Homeward Executive Director
Yoyo has more than 20 years of experience helping youth and families in the Greater Boston area to develop healthy, permanent relationships and build stable, safe, and loving homes. She will commence her new position in October 2023. We are excited to welcome her to our agency!
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!
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!
Noreen Dolan to Attend 2023 ACRC Conference
Our Deputy Director Noreen Dolan is presenting at the Association of Children’s and Residential Community Service’s 67th Annual Conference! Noreen will help lead a workshop exploring how organizations can build pathways to permanency.
Bob Gittens to Step Down from Bridges Homeward Executive Director after Seven Years
Bob joined our agency in 2016 and led us with pride and esteem. He has made an indelible impression on our organization, and he will be sorely missed.
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!
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.
Maddie Summers Promoted to Residential Clinical Coordinator
Maddie came to Bridges Homeward in 2019 as an intern at Teens Learning Choices. Her favorite part of her job is getting to know our group home residents! Congratulations, Maddie!
Bridges Homeward Featured by Star Market
Bridges Homeward is featured on their website as one of the beneficiaries of Star Market’s generous GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS program.
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!
Karlah Paul Promoted to Residential Services Program Director
Karlah’s promotion comes with the recent restructuring of our Residential Services Program. Karlah steps into this role after serving as Program Director of Teens Learning Choices. Congratulations, Karlah!