The Bridge House Inc
Programs
Budget
$200,000.00
Description
The Bridge House provides transitional housing for up to 10 children at a time, offering a safe and supportive environment for youth in the foster care system who have not received permanent placement with a foster family. Overseen by a house coordinator who is a therapeutic foster parent and nurse, this program ensures that each child's needs are met through a structured intake process and continuous wraparound support services. Partnerships with organizations like My Bag, My Story provide essential supplies for new arrivals, while volunteers support daily operations through meal crews, building crews, and activities for the children. The Bridge House maintains daily communication with DCS to stay updated on placement needs, ensuring that the children receive the care and attention they need during this transitional time.
Category
Housing, Shelter - Transitional Housing
Beneficiaries
Adolescents
Children
Foster and adoptive children
Program Areas Served
Middle Tennessee
$200,000.00
Description
The Bridge House provides transitional housing for up to 10 children at a time, offering a safe and supportive environment for youth in the foster care system who have not received permanent placement with a foster family. Overseen by a house coordinator who is a therapeutic foster parent and nurse, this program ensures that each child's needs are met through a structured intake process and continuous wraparound support services. Partnerships with organizations like My Bag, My Story provide essential supplies for new arrivals, while volunteers support daily operations through meal crews, building crews, and activities for the children. The Bridge House maintains daily communication with DCS to stay updated on placement needs, ensuring that the children receive the care and attention they need during this transitional time.
Category
Housing, Shelter - Transitional Housing
Beneficiaries
Adolescents
Children
Foster and adoptive children
Program Areas Served
Middle Tennessee
Budget
$200,000.00
Description
Our new transitional housing program supports youth who have aged out of the foster care system and need temporary shelter while transitioning to long-term independent living. As the only provider of this kind of service in Middle Tennessee, the program stands out for its unique role in addressing this critical need. In partnership with organizations like Youth Villages and Lebanon Academy, our program provides a low-barrier entry process to assess and understand each participant's needs. Once enrolled, youth receive essential resources, including a smartphone through a partnership with T-Mobile and a mentor. The program emphasizes radical hospitality, offering a flexible length of stay tailored to each individual's next steps, whether they need a few days or several months to transition. Throughout their time at Bridge House, participants are provided with a nurturing environment that encourages healing, growth, and preparation for permanent housing or long-term solutions.
Beneficiaries
Young Adults
Foster and adoptive children
Economically disadvantaged people
Program Areas Served
Middle Tennessee
$200,000.00
Description
Our new transitional housing program supports youth who have aged out of the foster care system and need temporary shelter while transitioning to long-term independent living. As the only provider of this kind of service in Middle Tennessee, the program stands out for its unique role in addressing this critical need. In partnership with organizations like Youth Villages and Lebanon Academy, our program provides a low-barrier entry process to assess and understand each participant's needs. Once enrolled, youth receive essential resources, including a smartphone through a partnership with T-Mobile and a mentor. The program emphasizes radical hospitality, offering a flexible length of stay tailored to each individual's next steps, whether they need a few days or several months to transition. Throughout their time at Bridge House, participants are provided with a nurturing environment that encourages healing, growth, and preparation for permanent housing or long-term solutions.
Beneficiaries
Young Adults
Foster and adoptive children
Economically disadvantaged people
Program Areas Served
Middle Tennessee
