Record #:
KNA1217
Last Modified:
07 Aug 2019
Last Full Update:
02 May 2018
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 250.763.0456 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1.855.760.0456 |
| Fax | 250.763.4910 |
| info@thebridgeservices.ca | |
| Website | www.thebridgeservices.ca |
| Additional Info | www.thebridgeservices.ca/index.php/services/caregiver-support/the-path/ |
| CanadaHelps Donation Page | www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/the-bridge-youth-family-services-society/ |
| Primary Executive | Celine Thompson, Executive Director |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheBridgeServices LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company-beta/16184272 Twitter: twitter.com/thebridgeserv |
Description & Services
| Service Details | - Designed for youth under 18 years of age who are in care with the Ministry of Children and Family Development, and who are transitioning from group home care - Assists youth to develop life management skills necessary for successful transition to adulthood - The family care homes provide support, mentoring and skill enhancement for one youth, who are provided a separate living space to start experiencing greater independence while receiving ongoing support and interactions with the family in the home, with a foster parent in the home and available to the youth at all times during their stay Program facilitator: - provides support to both the foster parents and the youth - provides youth with support for life management and day activities - provides the foster parents with 24 hour/day emergency support, consultation, crisis intervention, debriefing, mediation and training |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and under Professional referral |
| How to Apply | Please contact the office for additional details |
Location
| Address & Map | 2604 Enterprise Way, #8 Kelowna, BC V1X 7Y5 |
| Located In Community | Kelowna |
| Major Intersection | Enterprise Way and Hwy 33 |
Other Details
| Languages | English |
| Former Name | Okanagan Families Society |