2020 Program Statistics
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Intake/Housing:
110 families in housing (including Pathways)
117 adults in housing
217 children in housing
37 new families entered program in 2020 (7 during shelter-in-place order)
Location of Transitional Housing Program buildings: Addison, Glendale Heights, Glen Ellyn, Lombard, Naperville, Westmont, and Woodridge
Employment:
57 clients received employment training via job readiness workshops, one-on-one counseling, resume development and more
39 clients landed 40 full-time positions
14 clients landed 18 part-time positions
Adult Education:
3 clients received college degrees
2 clients earned professional certifications or graduated from vocational training
33 clients enrolled in college or vocational training classes
7 clients enrolled in ELL and/or GED classes
Children's Program:
138 children received home visits from the children's team (virtual or in-person)
53 children engaged in developmental assessment
29 children received academic tutoring
34 families were assisted with childcare subsidies
22 children received mental health support services
19 adolescents participated in post-secondary education and career support
25 adults attended parenting workshops
89% of Bridge grads responding to our surveys reported growing in their parenting skills while in Bridge
100% of the parents responding to our surveys reported their children's academic performance improved
A single adult supporting two children would need to earn $31.69 per hour to make a livable wage and afford permanent sustainable housing in DuPage County. The average income when our families enter the Bridge Communities Transitional Housing Program is $14/hour - well below a living wage.