Bridge of Faith H.O.M.E. for emancipated foster youth originally started in the prison system with classes for inmates. We quickly realized the anguish of women whose children had been placed into the foster care system.
In 1996, Bridge of Faith, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit agency, was established in California. After working with female prison inmates and hearing their testimonies, we learned that many of these women were previously in foster care. Upon emancipation, their emotions surfaced and wreaked havoc when their adult responsibilities met them head-on and found them unprepared. Our commitment is to stop the high rate of recidivism in our prisons and to assist those emancipated from the foster care system.
In 1999, we mentored and taught transitional living skills to foster youth.
In 2000, we opened our first retail location in Whittier, serving as a resource and drop-in center for the community and at-risk youth.
In 2002, our second retail location, Up*Scale Collectibles, was opened in Whittier. This 5,000 square foot facility is a fundraising arm to Bridge of Faith and offers job training and experience to our residents. It also raises community awareness of the issues that foster youth face.
In 2003, a generous donation of $100,000 allowed us to purchase and open a 20-room house called H.O.M.E. (Home Opportunity Meets Emancipation). This home is generously funded by community businesses and individual donors and operates entirely with a volunteer staff.
In 2003, Bridge of Faith’s residential rehabilitative program, Value, Importance, and Purpose (VIP), was also created and launched. All Bridge of Faith residents participate in this program, which offers emancipated girls and women a safe, nurturing environment to discover their potential and recover from a life of dysfunction and trauma.
In 2007, H.O.M.E. Too, Bridge of Faith’s second residential home was opened for residents and their children.
In 2008, the Bridge, our third residential home was opened for residents who are ready to be more independent.
About Us
Bridge of Faith
P.O. Box 9108
Whittier, CA 90608
(562)789-8009
bridgeoffaith@att.net
Tax ID# 95-4625811
Our vision is to provide a safe environment that nurtures young women
to become emotionally stable, educated and self-supporting
women of purpose with their own voice.
Providing a HOME, emotional support, and life-skills to girls who have aged out of foster care, and women facing homelessness.
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