Every year, we talk about the work we do in terms of programs, services, and numbers. While those numbers matter, they only tell part of the story. As we approach the end of our fiscal year, we want to take a moment to step back and share what this year has actually looked like, not just in data, but in real moments, real people, and real change.

This is the work behind Bridges Homeward.

Welcome, Chris and Maura!

Before she was the Director of the Office of the Child Advocate for Massachusetts, Maria Mossaides served as Executive Director of our very agency from 2008 to 2015. For our 150th anniversary, we are honored to have her share her reflections on some of the biggest shifts in child welfare practice throughout her career.

We’re excited to participate in two major Pride festivals this year: Boston Pride for the People in Boston and North Shore Pride in Salem!

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 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.

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.

To kick off our agency’s 150th year in operation, our Executive Director Yoyo Yau has written an open letter to our community.

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.

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 supports families and individuals with disabilities to build their networks, gain access to resources, and achieve their goals. Today we celebrate her accomplishments.

Our Executive Director shares her first impressions and reflections from her first two weeks with our agency.

Marissa supports our foster parents as they provide the best possible care for youth in intensive foster care. Today we recognize her accomplishments.

Kay is an executive leader within the Energy space. She looks forward to making a significant impact in the communities we serve. Welcome, Kay!

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 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 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.

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.