What’s New
at Bridges Homeward
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.
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!
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 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.
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.
The Charlesbank Homes Foundation Supports Bathroom Renovations at TLC
Thanks to the generosity of the Charlesbank Homes Foundation, we recently completed the renovation of the second floor bathroom and are beginning work on the first floor of our Teens Learning Choices (TLC) group home for young women!
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!
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.
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!
Seven of Our Favorite TLC Successes Of 2021 (So far)
Teens Learning Choices, our group home for young women ages 16 to 21, has seen some fantastic improvements over the past year! Here are seven awesome successes our residents at TLC have been experiencing recently.
Executive Director Bob Gittens Discusses Group Homes on Comcast Newsmakers
Recently, Bob had the pleasure of talking with Comcast Newsmakers about the experiences of the residents in our group homes.
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.
One Young Resident’s Response to the Rise of Anti-Asian Hate
Tanya’s reaction to the Atlanta spa shootings was to start conversations and stand up for her neighbors.
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.
Spotlight on CFCS: Karlah Paul
Karlah Paul became TLC’s Program Director right before the pandemic hit. In today’s blog, we hear how she navigated this incredible transition with grace and collaboration!
CFCS Residential Services Program Awarded the Highest Accreditation by CARF
We’re pleased to announce that our Residential Services program has received a three-year accreditation certificate, the highest level of accreditation the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities offers!
Spotlight on CFCS: Madison Summers
TLC Clinical Case Manager Maddie Summers recently sat down with us to talk permanency, what she loves about her job, and working in a group home.
Growth and Change at TLC
2020 has been a year of great change for everyone at CFCS, but especially so for our group home Teens Learning Choices. We want to share with you the progress we’ve made at TLC this year and the positive results we’ve seen in the program.