Become a Bridges Host Home
If you have room in your home and guidance to give, please consider supporting a former foster youth who may have no where to go and no one to support them.
You might be familiar with what a foster parent does.
But did you know…
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Open your home
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to former foster youth, ages 18-21
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bridges?
Bridges is a voluntary program available to young adults who left foster care in Ohio at ages 18-20 and who are in school, working, participating in an employment program or have a medical condition preventing them from going to school or working. The program provides guidance and support as they transition to adulthood.
What is Bridges host home?
Bridges helps young adults in the program find somewhere safe and affordable to live. They can choose from many different housing options. Host homes are a housing option where a supportive adult agrees to provide safe and stable housing to a young adult in their home.
What does it mean to be Bridges host home?
There are 2 types of host homes:
Is there compensation for being a Bridges host home?
It varies depending on host home type.
GET IN TOUCH…
To learn more about becoming a Bridges Host Home, send us a message.
