Karen Stein 3/26/21 Karen Stein 3/26/21

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.

Karen Stein 3/24/21 Karen Stein 3/24/21

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.

Karen Stein 3/19/21 Karen Stein 3/19/21

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.

Karen Stein 3/16/21 Karen Stein 3/16/21

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!

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 2/26/21 Karen Stein 2/26/21

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!

Karen Stein 2/24/21 Karen Stein 2/24/21

From the Top: Our Leadership’s Perspective on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at CFCS

Our Executive Director, Deputy Director and Director of Operations get real about racial justice and inequality in social work and at CFCS.

Karen Stein 2/19/21 Karen Stein 2/19/21

Getting Vaccinated with Osco Pharmacy

Thank you to Osco Pharmacy for working with us to vaccinate our staff!

Karen Stein 2/17/21 Karen Stein 2/17/21

"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.

Karen Stein 2/12/21 Karen Stein 2/12/21

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!

Karen Stein 2/9/21 Karen Stein 2/9/21

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.

Karen Stein 2/5/21 Karen Stein 2/5/21

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.

Karen Stein 2/3/21 Karen Stein 2/3/21

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.

Karen Stein 1/29/21 Karen Stein 1/29/21

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!

Karen Stein 1/27/21 Karen Stein 1/27/21

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!