Bridge Inc.
Bridge Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
THE BRIDGE PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL, GROUP AND FAMILY COUNSELING FOR INDIVIDUALS STRUGGLING WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE, FAMILY CRISES, AND MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES.
About
FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES - FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES (FPS) IS AN INTENSIVE, IN-HOME CRISIS INTERVENTION AND FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN ARE AT IMMINENT RISK OF ABUSE, NEGLECT, OR OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENT, AND FOR FAMILIES PREPARING TO BE REUNIFIED WITH THEIR CHILDREN. THE BRIDGE'S HIGHLY TRAINED AND DEDICATED STAFF IS AVAILABLE TO EACH FAMILY 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK FOR UP TO EIGHT WEEKS. FAMILIES THROUGHOUT ESSEX AND UNION COUNTIES ARE PROVIDED WITH 5 TO 20 HOURS OF DIRECT FACE-TO-FACE SERVICES PER WEEK. THE INTENSIVE SKILL-BASED INTERVENTION INCLUDES A MINIMUM OF THREE HOME VISITS PER WEEK WHERE STAFF TEACHES FAMILIES A VARIETY OF SKILLS WHICH INCLUDES PARENTING, STRESS MANAGEMENT, COPING, COMMUNICATION, AND ANGER MANAGEMENT THE GOAL OF FPS IS TO KEEP CHILDREN SAFE, STABILIZE THE FAMILY, PREVENT OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENT, IMPROVE FAMILY FUNCTIONING, AND LINK FAMILIES WITH APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY RESOURCES. ALL SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO BUILD ON FAMILY STRENGTHS. THIS YEAR, FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES ASSISTED 133 FAMILIES, INCLUDING 349 CHILDREN, WHO WERE REFERRED BY THE CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY LOCAL OFFICES. AMONG THOSE FAMILIES:A) 33% ACHIEVED THEIR CASE GOALSB) 41% SIGNIFICANTLY ACHIEVED THEIR CASE GOALSC) IN ESSEX COUNTY, 96% OF CHILDREN REMAINED WITH THEIR FAMILIES IN THE SIX MONTHS FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF THE FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES PROGRAM.D) IN UNION COUNTY, 92% OF THE CHILDREN REMAINED WITH THEIR FAMILIES IN THE SIX MONTHS FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF THE FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES PROGRAM.DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR, THE FPS TEAM MEMBERS DONATED CHRISTMAS GIFTS FROM THEIR OWN PERSONAL FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO 15 FAMILIES WITH THE MOST NEED, WHICH INCLUDED 40 CHILDREN. THE ESSEX COUNTY FPS PROGRAM WAS ONE OF TWO PROGRAMS THAT PARTICIPATED IN THE USABILITY TESTING (PHASE 1) FOR THE FPS PRACTICE PROFILE THAT WAS CONDUCTED BY THE DCF OFFICE OF RESEARCH, EVALUATION & REPORTING.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing reveals the mission of the non-profit as “The bridge is a nonprofit community based organization that provides behavioral health care services designed to strengthen and support the family and to promote the personal growth of children, adolescents, adults and seniors. founded in 1971, we have a long term commitment to helping children and families in the caldwell's, irvington and beyond overcome mental health challenges that threaten to derail lives of children and adolescents, and tear families apart. our vision is to promote balance, healing and hope.during the fiscal year ended june 30, 2019, the bridge served a total of over 4,000 children, teens, adults and families.”.
When detailing its functions, they were listed as: “The bridge provides individual, group and family counseling for individuals struggling with substance abuse, family crises, and mental health challenges.”.
- According to the law, the state where the non-profit operates has been reported as NJ.
- The filing specifies that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 860 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE, WEST CALDWELL, NJ, 07006.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form shows they have a total of 84 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $1,164.
- The organization has 9 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1971.
- The organization pays $3,080,104 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
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