ABOUT THE BRIDGE

The BRIDGE uses three strategies to support families and prevent involvement in the juvenile justice and child welfare systems.

Central Navigation | Youth & Family Leadership | Community Collaborative

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MISSION

We connect families to the right resources at the right time, bridging gaps across community partners to build coordinated support.

VISION

A community where all families thrive because support is accessible, coordinated, and responsive to their
needs.

VALUES

  • Family Voice & Choice – We listen to and elevate family voice, ensuring support is guided by their needs and
    goals.
    Respect & Dignity – We approach every individual without judgment, honoring their experiences and strengths.
  • Meet Families Where They Are – We respond to families with flexibility, urgency, and care.
  • Relationship First – We build trust through authentic, culturally relevant, and respectful relationships.
  • Follow-Through – We stay with families through the process, ensuring connections are made and support is
    received

TIMELINE

Answering the Call for Action

The voice of families asking for a better way to access community support led to the creation of The BRIDGE Family Resource Connector Network.

2022

Omaha area school districts, local government, community nonprofit organizations, and service providers coordinated their efforts and established The BRIDGE as a 501(c)(3) organization.  

Autumn 2023

The first place-based Family Resource Centers launch, providing navigators to both East and West Omaha.

October 2023

Douglas County Community Response Collaborative (DCCR) transitioned to The BRIDGE. This allows the Collaborative to evolve from a virtual resource to a network of place-based resources.

July 2024

“Project Everlast” transitions from Nebraska Children and Families Foundation to a program of The BRIDGE

LEADERSHIP

 

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | Marian Fey marian@bridgefamilynetwork.org

SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS | Phillip Burrell phillip@bridgefamilynetwork.org

DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL NAVIGATION | Nikia Gunn-Abdulai            nikia@bridgefamilynetwork.org