Instead of “foster families”, we have what we like to call “Bridge Families”. These are Christ-centered families with a heart and passion for displaced and vulnerable children in need of care. 

Our Bridge Families do not receive compensation or any incentives to become a family, rather after application and processing, is here based on their own dedication, commitment and love for God’s children. 

We have a few options when becoming a Bridge Family: 

1: Gap Care

This is our short-term care option, to help assist birth parent(s) while they are in need of temporary support until they are able to be reunited within a 1-30 day time period. 

2: Foundation Care

This is our long-term care option, where children are in need of placement for longer than the short term care timeline. This is what would be considered most similar to the traditional “foster care” avenue, as it lasts anywhere from 31 days or beyond, until either reunification or adoption can be achieved. 

3: Respite Care

This program is for rest and rejuvenation. This program is based on Bridge Families helping other Bridge Families find rest through scheduled necessary breaks, often giving time to regroup or reconnect, for marital care and/or for care during emergencies or unexpected crises. 

4: Adoptive Care

This program is for permanent care and placement with a family. Placement can begin as adoption, foundation, or gap care. This is guided by Hope’s Bridge, focused on creating lifelong family bonds in a loving, stable home.