Bridges Homeward 10/12/22 Bridges Homeward 10/12/22

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 8/17/22 Bridges Homeward 8/17/22

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!

Bridges Homeward 8/11/22 Bridges Homeward 8/11/22

Bridges Homeward Restructures Residential Services Program

Our Residential Program Director Karlah Paul and her management team are working to streamline our group homes with new trainings and systems of communication that will build relationships and improve the trauma-informed care we offer.

Bridges Homeward 6/28/22 Bridges Homeward 6/28/22

Putnam Place Resident Graduates Valedictorian of His Class, Will Attend College on Scholarship This Fall

When Teame came to America as an unaccompanied refugee minor in 2018, he only spoke a few English phrases. Teame’s dedication to hard work and education sets a standard for us all! Congratulations, Teame! We can’t wait to see what you do in the future.

Karen Stein 12/14/21 Karen Stein 12/14/21

This Holiday Season, You Can Support Remarkable Young People Pursuing Their Dreams

Together, we can help youth and families in our communities have the resources they need to achieve their dreams!

Bridges Homeward Writer 11/8/21 Bridges Homeward Writer 11/8/21

Putnam Place’s Latest Outing: In The Treetops Of Massachusetts

Randi Souza, the Program Director for Putnam Place, is always organizing excursions like these because the opportunity to have fun and try new things is especially meaningful for residents in group homes!

Karen Stein 5/3/21 Karen Stein 5/3/21

Spotlight on CFCS: Devan Miller

“By being at Putnam in-person I’ve witnessed the challenges and triumphs of a group home that became much more than a residential facility.” Devan Miller shares about her experience as an intern at Putnam Place over the last school year.

Karen Stein 3/15/21 Karen Stein 3/15/21

Spotlight on CFCS: Andrew Mello

Putnam Place House Manager Andrew Mello shares about his experience in the Peace Corps, what it’s like managing Putnam Place, and his philosophy on social work.

Karen Stein 12/16/20 Karen Stein 12/16/20

Spotlight on CFCS: Derek Burton

We interviewed Putnam Place Clinical Case Manager Derek Burton about his experiences working with our residents.

Karen Stein 10/23/20 Karen Stein 10/23/20

Putnam Place Resident Teame Featured by Silver Lining Mentoring

We’re so proud of the progress Teame has made since arriving at Putnam, and his mentorship with Mary has been a huge part of that.

Karen Stein 10/21/20 Karen Stein 10/21/20

Life in a Group Home: Life Skills Training

One of the most important programs we run for the residents in our group homes is Life Skills Training! Today we’re sharing a snapshot of what our residents at Putnam Place have been learning about this fall.

Karen Stein 8/26/20 Karen Stein 8/26/20

What Permanency Means for Residents of Putnam Place

What does permanency mean for the young men who live in our group home? Today, we talk about where our residents come from and how we support them in achieving permanency.