Connecting Bridges 

We are here to provide behavioral health support, affordable and stable housing, life-skills training, career development, and educational assistance to empower young adults ages 18–24 in the Greater New Orleans area. We exist to break cycles of instability and equip transitioning youth with the tools, confidence, and support needed to build strong, independent futures.

Transitional Housing Program (Bridge Homes)

Providing housing and behavioral health for young adults ages 18 - 23 who require Extended Foster Care Services.

Behavioral Health & Wellness

Peer support circles, wellness workshops, and partnerships with licensed clinicians and community health centers.

The Need

Each year, young adults age out of foster care without family support, stable housing, or adequate life skills. In Louisiana. Many youths become homeless within 18 months of aging out.

Employment and education rates are significantly lower than those of the general population. Behavioral health challenges and trauma often go untreated. Without intervention, these young adults face a cycle of instability that affects generations. Connecting Bridges aims to break that cycle through comprehensive, long-term support.

Our Solution

Connecting Bridges supports youth aging out of foster care by providing the structure, skills, and support they need to transition successfully into independent adulthood.

We equip young adults with financial literacy education, life skills training, workforce readiness preparation, and access to mentorship and critical community resources. Our focus is on building confidence, economic stability, and long-term self-sufficiency.

Through intentional guidance and practical tools, we bridge the gap between foster care and independence — ensuring no young person has to navigate adulthood alone.