Special “Bridge” Homes
Unaccompanied Minors
Children from foreign countries who are in the U.S. as a direct result of fleeing whatever they came from. They are part of a “system” in that our government knows about them and has programs in place to help.
Undocumented Minors
These children have also fled from their country in hopes of finding something better…hope…a future…something that is normal…a family, food, shelter, education…something.
Abused and Neglected
Abused and neglected children who are at risk in their biological family. They sometimes need a safe place for a day and other times for a few months while their family situation gets the help they need.
Disrupted Adoptive or Foster Placements
Children who really want to be loved but have not found a way to demonstrate that in positive ways. It takes time. It takes understanding and it often takes a lot of outside help in therapy and support services.
Teens
Teens who have “phased out” of foster care are at high risk for destructive and criminal behaviors unless others help. They need a family willing to teach them independent living skills; to be a “sounding board” and listen to their problems; to offer guidance and a new way of coping; to be a support, a soft place to fall, a non-judgmental safe environment filled with compassion which was a rarity in their childhood; to help them find a job, further education and eventually a new place to live.
- Foreign Students – what a wonderful opportunity to share your love, culture and family! These are high school age who are here for a school year. ICA calls this program GAP.
- Foster Children in family homes in a foreign country supported by the local church.
- Teens who are experiencing a crisis pregnancy.