Bridge Family Center

The Bridge was founded in 1969 to meet the needs of West Hartford community youth who were engaged in high-risk behavior. Over the next few years, the Bridge expanded its outreach efforts, opened a shelter for runaway and homeless youth, and began to work directly with the schools. Today the Bridge is a comprehensive, regional nonprofit agency offering a broad range of services to children, youth, and families in the Greater Hartford area, with particular attention to serving those at risk. The mission of the Bridge Family Center is to foster the courage and strength in children and families to meet life's challenges and build fulfilling lives.