MISSION, VISION, VALUES
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
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.
OUR VISION
Bridgeway will
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Represent the highest standards of Specialized Foster Care now and in the future.
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Implement best treatment practices for every child and youth in care.
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Acclaim and support a competent, committed and compassionate Foster Parent community.
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Deliver customized and comprehensive training programs.
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Be innovative in developing new services to meet our client’s needs.
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Collaborate with our service partners to develop best practices.
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Make a difference in our community both locally and globally through shared resources.
OUR VALUES
Bridgeway believes
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Children have the right to a safe and permanent home in which to thrive and to reach their potential.
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Children are celebrated, accepted and nurtured on their journey of learning and growth towards independence.
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Bridgeway Families are valued and respected for their unconditional love, dedication and sensitivity in caring for children.
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Bridgeway Families have the right to comprehensive support and professional training to enhance their skills.
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Bridgeway Staff are recognized for their exceptional commitment and support to Bridgeway Families.
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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.
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Bridgeway Partnering Agencies have the right to excellent service, respectful communication and professional collaboration.