Bridges | Ohio Department Of Children And Youth

246 North High Street, 8th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215

Eligibility

Young adults who were in foster care and now 18 to 21 years of age, and also are: - working on a high school diploma or GED - in college or in a job training program. - in a program to help obtain a job. - working at least 80 hours a month. OR: - unable to do these things because of a health issue.

Required documents

Will be requested as needed.

Hours

Same as site hours.

(740) 639-5252

Voice - voice | Youth Navigator Network

(844) 644-6526

Voice - voice | OhioKAN

(844) 234-5437

Voice - voice | Customer Service Center

(833) 644-6966

Voice - voice | Youth Navigator Network - 833-OHIO-YNN

(800) 755-4769

Voice - voice | 1-800-755-GROW

https://www.childrenandyouth.ohio.gov/for-youth/bridges/apply

Languages

Utilizes language interpretation services.

Application process

- If currently in foster care, talk to your caseworker to join Bridges. Your caseworker will contact Bridges about three months before you leave foster care. - If you left foster care and are under age 21, fill out the Bridges referral form at www.childrenandyouth.ohio.gov/for-youth/bridges/apply to get started. Someone from Bridges will be in contact within two business days.

Fees

No fee.

Service area

Ohio

Description

Provides supportive services to former foster children to help them succeed in adult life. Supports may include job finding assistance, locating housing, healthcare acquisition, forming educational plans post-high school, and more.

Data provided by

211 Summit

What's Here

Case/Care Management Former Foster Children

Providing organization

Ohio Department Of Children And Youth

State agency serving children, families, and communities across Ohio. Connects families with developmentally appropriate services and resources from before birth through adulthood.