Bridgeway strongly believes that the family is the best environment to promote warmth, nurturance, normalization and structure for a child/youth in need. The foster family is the foundation for healing and for establishing a sense of security and safety for each child.

OUR MISSION

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Bridgeway Family Homes is an exceptional and caring community providing specialized family-based, child-focused foster care.

Our team encourages each child and youth to continue their development within a loving and nurturing environment that supports them to reach their life potential.

Our pillars of success are: respect for the well being of families and individuals, integrity in all relationships and professional excellence.

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OUR VISION

Bridgeway will

• Represent the highest standards of Specialized Foster Care now and in the future.

• Implement best treatment practices for every child and youth in care.

• Acclaim and support a competent, committed and compassionate Foster Parent community.

• Deliver customized and comprehensive training programs.

• Be innovative in developing new services to meet our client’s needs.

• Collaborate with our service partners to develop best practices.

• Make a difference in our community both locally and globally through shared resources.

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OUR VALUES

Bridgeway believes

• Children have the right to a safe and permanent home in which to thrive and to reach their potential.

• Children are celebrated, accepted and nurtured on their journey of learning and growth towards independence.

• Bridgeway Families are valued and respected for their unconditional love, dedication and sensitivity in caring for children.

• Bridgeway Families have the right to comprehensive support and professional training to enhance their skills.

• Bridgeway Staff are recognized for their exceptional commitment and support to Bridgeway Families.

• Bridgeway Staff have the right to work in an environment of mutual trust and respect, be empowered to develop professional skills and experience personal growth.

• Bridgeway Partnering Agencies have the right to excellent service, respectful communication and professional collaboration.

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