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The Bridge Emergency Youth
Services Program
Program:
Transitional Living Program
Program Description:
The Bridge provides and coordinates emergency youth shelter, counseling
and support services for young people and their families in crisis. The
Transitional Living Program is residential housing and programming for 6
young women who live fro up to 18 months in a duplex with 24 hours
staff.
Eligibility:
Other important information:
The application process will require:
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Birth certificate
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Proof of residency in US
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Immunization records (TB test will be required if
no recent test)
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Physical, vision, hearing tests (Must be within
last 6 months or staff will assist in locating services)
Goals of the Program:
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Demonstrate a growing ability for positive
self-care and setting/pursuing life goals.
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Develop knowledge of essential life skills such as
money management, goal-setting, housekeeping, menu planning/meal
preparation, practicing wellness/good health, building positive
relationships, accessing community resources/services, etc.
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Build interpersonal skills through participating
in nurturing relationships, belonging to positive peer/support groups,
exhibiting confidence in personal values and successfully completing
individual goals.
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Complete requirements to achieve a High School or
General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
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Acquire employment skills by enrolling and
successfully participating in job-training, a vocational or business
school or an advanced educational program.
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Practice self-sufficiency by acquiring job skills
and maintaining paid employment.
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Acquire and maintain independent housing.
Referral Contact
Information
Contact person:
Tina Spraughter-Brewer, TLP Coordinator
Office phone: 817/335-4673 (Bridge)
Office fax: 817/332-3203 (Bridge)
Other phone:
817/413-0608 (TLP) /
817/413-0604 fax (TLP)
Address:
TLP Program
4200 Kenwood Court
Ft. Worth, TX 76103
Mailing Address:
The Bridge
115 West Broadway
Ft. Worth, TX 76104
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