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:
Youth 16-21, not in CPS custody (can apply 30 days before emancipation)
No criminal history
No major MR or MR issues
Can be pregnant or parenting
Other important information:
The application process will require:
Birth certificate
Proof of residency in US
Immunization records (TB test will be required if no recent test)
Physical, vision, hearing tests (Must be within last 6 months or staff will assist in locating services)
Goals of the Program:
Demonstrate a growing ability for positive self-care and setting/pursuing life goals.
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.
Build interpersonal skills through participating in nurturing relationships, belonging to positive peer/support groups, exhibiting confidence in personal values and successfully completing individual goals.
Complete requirements to achieve a High School or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
Acquire employment skills by enrolling and successfully participating in job-training, a vocational or business school or an advanced educational program.
Practice self-sufficiency by acquiring job skills and maintaining paid employment.
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)
Web site: http://thebridgecares.org
Address:
TLP Program
4200 Kenwood Court
Ft. Worth, TX 76103
Mailing Address:
The Bridge
115 West Broadway
Ft. Worth, TX 76104