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We Support Foster Youth as They Learn to Support Themselves

We Support Foster Youth as They Learn to Support Themselves

Removing Barriers for Foster Youth Entering Adulthood
Bridge To Brighter provides transition-age youth with essential programs while shaping laws, policies, and ideas that will impact future generations of foster youth.

Through our programs we help young individuals become self-sufficient members of the community, and ultimately break the generational cycle of abuse.
Bridge to Brighter Pillars of Success:

Bridge to Brighter Pillars of Success:

Improving Outcomes for Youth Aging OUt
Bridge To Brighter provides essential services to youth in and aging out of foster care through our programs promoting healing, healthy relationships, and independence.

• Providing youth a safe and secure place to live, and call their own
• Paying rent consistently to build self-reliance
• Keeping and maintaining a clean, organized home

• Appropriate schooling prerequisites
• Employment preparation (job attire, job readiness skills, interviewing skills, resume assistance, applying for jobs)
• Presenting employment opportunities
• Introducing to career interests (trades, etc.)
• Obtaining, maintaining, and advancing in Job
• Transition to career development

• Affirmation
• Keeping track of positive progress
• Counseling and mental health resources
• Self-care activities (sports, music, art, etc.)
• Personal hygiene and care
• Faith and spiritual development
• Health and dental resources

• Building healthy connections and relationships with family
• Building healthy connections and relationships with the community
• Monthly meetings with fellow Youth
• Group outings and activities

• Personal mentoring
• Life Plan and Goal development
• Independent Living Skills
• Financial Literacy
• Higher Learning, Education, and Training

Ready To Make An Impact?

Ready To Make An Impact?

VOLUNTEER WITH US
Bridge To Brighter always has a need for reliable and motivated volunteers. Volunteers of various ages and backgrounds may join us through weekly, monthly, or one-time opportunities, and groups may partner with us through projects and events. If you're interested to get involved, we would love to have you!

"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much."

Hellen Keller