What’s New
at Bridges Homeward
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!
Announcing Our New Partnership with NeighborShare
NeighborShare partners with non-profits across the country to fulfill specific needs for families that would otherwise go unmet.
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.
Harvard Square Auction to Benefit CFCS and Hildebrand House
There are (wooden) giraffes up for auction in Harvard Square, and 100% of the proceeds will go to support CFCS and the Hildebrand House!
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!
Spotlight on CFCS: Derek Burton
We interviewed Putnam Place Clinical Case Manager Derek Burton about his experiences working with our residents.
Want to Foster a Child? Join Us for Virtual MAPP Training this Winter!
Our popular virtual MAPP training series has a few spots open for prospective foster parents this winter. If you’re ready to start your journey as a foster parent, get in touch today!
Thank You to the Local Supermarkets Who Are Helping to Support Our Families this Holiday Season!
When we reached out to local grocery stores to request gift cards for families who need a little extra help this holiday season, we were blown away by the response!
Celebrating The Ertsos Family’s Adoption
The Ertsos Family was one of many families who were able to virtually finalize their adoption on National Adoption Day this year.
This December, You Can Support CFCS When You Shop at the Porter Square Star Market!
For the month of December 2020, every time you purchase a $2.50 reusable GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Bag at the Star Market at Porter Square, $1 will be donated to us!