What’s New
at Bridges Homeward
Yoyo Yau Becomes First Chief Executive Officer of Bridges Homeward
Yoyo’s title has changed from Executive Director to CEO. This change is the latest step in an internal effort to create better cohesion among all our agency’s departments.
Our Vision for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Our Executive Director Yoyo Yau outlines the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion at our agency and plans for how we will implement these values moving forward.
150 Years of History
For 150 years, we’ve built bridges between the youth and families we serve and the resources that help them stabilize, find love and safety, and pursue fulfilling lives.
An Open Letter, Inspired by Our 150th Anniversary
To kick off our agency’s 150th year in operation, our Executive Director Yoyo Yau has written an open letter to our community.
Bridges Homeward Recognized as Most Adoption-Friendly Nonprofit in America
Thank you to the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption for recognizing us once again! We are proud to be featured for offering comprehensive, high-quality benefits to our staff who adopt and foster youth.
Executive Director Yoyo Yau Receives Community Visionary Award at 2023 A View from All Sides Conference
The Community Visionary Award recognizes the outstanding work of individuals and organizations that improve the quality of services in their communities through their passion, hard work, leadership, and dedication to helping families and children.
Danielle Sheehan Earns Licensure as Clinical Social Worker
Danielle supports families and individuals with disabilities to build their networks, gain access to resources, and achieve their goals. Today we celebrate her accomplishments.
Embracing the Journey: My New Chapter as Executive Director
Our Executive Director shares her first impressions and reflections from her first two weeks with our agency.
Marissa Lacelle Earns Licensure as Clinical Social Worker
Marissa supports our foster parents as they provide the best possible care for youth in intensive foster care. Today we recognize her accomplishments.
Kay Perkinson Joins Bridges Homeward Board of Directors
Kay is an executive leader within the Energy space. She looks forward to making a significant impact in the communities we serve. Welcome, Kay!
A Final Message from Bob
After seven years leading our agency, our outgoing Executive Director Bob Gittens wants to share his thanks and appreciation with our Bridges Homeward community. We’ll miss you, Bob!
Yoyo Yau Announced as New Bridges Homeward Executive Director
Yoyo has more than 20 years of experience helping youth and families in the Greater Boston area to develop healthy, permanent relationships and build stable, safe, and loving homes. She will commence her new position in October 2023. We are excited to welcome her to our agency!
Bob Gittens to Step Down from Bridges Homeward Executive Director after Seven Years
Bob joined our agency in 2016 and led us with pride and esteem. He has made an indelible impression on our organization, and he will be sorely missed.
Bridges Homeward Recognized as One of America’s Most Adoption-Friendly Workplaces for Ninth Year
Thank you to the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption for recognizing us once again! We were included because we offer comprehensive, high-quality benefits to our staff who adopt and/or foster youth.
David Aptaker Wins the 2022 Ted Rose Award for Outstanding Service
David has volunteered for our agency for 12 years, supporting our Residential and Developmental Disabilities programs and Human Rights Committee. Congratulations, David!
New Name, New Site
You already know Cambridge Family & Children’s Service. Now it’s time to meet Bridges Homeward! Starting today, we are the same organization, people, and programs you have known – just with a different name and look.
Claudia Garcia, LICSW Joins Our Board of Directors
Claudia has over 10 years of experience in clinical social work and runs her own private practice. Welcome, Claudia!
Sean Murphy Joins the CFCS Board of Directors
Sean Murphy, Director of Design and Construction at Liberty Mutual, is a versatile real estate professional with deep and varied experience spanning over 35 years in leadership roles