What’s New
at Bridges Homeward
Intensive Foster Care Program Manager Colleen McGowan Earns Her LCSW
“I want those I work with to always know that I will support them and their endeavors, and I will always advocate for them.” Colleen McGowan became our IFC Program Manager last May, in the midst of the pandemic.
Celebrating Social Worker Appreciation Month
March is #SocialWorkMonth! Despite this incredibly challenging year, our social workers were never deterred from going above and beyond for their clients and our community.
Celebrating Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! Today we’re highlighting the amazing work our family support specialists do to support and encourage individuals with disabilities and their families.
Join us for our upcoming Hiring Q&A Webinar!
Want to work at CFCS? Interested in learning more about our opportunities? Come to our webinar on Wednesday, March 24 for a Q&A with our Executive Director and other CFCS leaders!
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.
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.
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.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Bridges Homeward is committed to strengthening and advocating for diversity, equity and inclusion, for our staff and those we serve. This is our official statement outlining our values and the action steps we’re taking to commit to them.
Spotlight on CFCS: Hannah Bowe
For our latest Spotlight on CFCS, we talked to Intensive Foster Care social worker Hannah Bowe all about their job and what they love about it.
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.
Celebrating Our Second Successfully Completed Virtual Parenting Journey Course
At the end of the course, one mother wrote a poem reflecting her experience in the class. We’re excited to share that poem with you today!
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.
Celebrating the Adoptions Finalized During National Adoption Month
In the midst of a challenging year, we were so happy that these wonderful families could be legally recognized and celebrated.
Intensive Foster Care Families Celebrate the Holidays with Gingerbread Houses
In lieu of our annual winter party, our Intensive Foster Care team helped our foster families celebrate the holidays with a gingerbread house decorating contest!