What’s New
at Bridges Homeward
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.
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!
Garaudie Lenescat Promoted to Teens Learning Choices House Manager
Since 2018, Garaudie has been a dependable and creative staff member at Teens Learning Choices, our group home for young women ages 16 to 21. In her new role as TLC House Manager, Garaudie will be guiding TLC’s Milieu Counselors!
Spotlight on CFCS: Garaudie Lenescat
“I like to think of milieu counselors as the foundation of the house. We support the residents emotionally, physically, with whatever they need.” Garaudie Lenescat shares what she does as a Lead Milieu Counselor at our group home for young women ages 16-21, Teens Learning Choices.
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.
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.
TLC Clinical Case Manager Madison Summers Earns Her LCSW
In the nearly two years she’s been at CFCS, Maddie has worked hard to help make innovative changes at TLC. Now, she’s earned her LCSW! Congratulations, Maddie!
"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.
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!
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.
How One Young Person Can Start a Movement
TLC resident Beckey came to America from Ethiopia less than two years ago. Beckey, upset by the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, hated that she didn’t feel safe around police in America. So she reached out to her local police station to ask if they would work with her to create a safer community.
#ThankYouThursday: Silver Lining Mentoring
Silver Lining Mentoring donated six laptops to our group home residents to help them get through quarantine!
What Permanency Means to Residents at Teens Learning Choices
We try to guide and motivate our TLC residents as they create their own permanency. Specific permanency efforts look different for every resident, and we work with each of them to identify and build their own safety nets.
Spotlight on CFCS: Malene Council
We’re highlighting the rich experiences and perspectives our staff bring to the office in our “Spotlight on CFCS” Series! Today, we celebrate Malene Council, a milieu counselor at Teens Learning Choices!
Karlah Paul Promoted to Program Director of Teens Learning Choices
Congratulations to Karlah!