COMING SOON TO INDIANA
Your Future.
Your Plan.
Your Next Step.
BridgePoint is preparing transition services that help older youth build confidence, practical skills and lasting connections.
SKILLS • CONNECTIONS • OPPORTUNITY
WHAT NEXT STEP MEANS
What BridgePoint Next Step Means
BridgePoint Next Step is designed to help older youth strengthen the skills, relationships and community connections needed for a successful transition to adulthood.
Youth Voice Matters
Participants should have meaningful choice and ownership in goals, activities and next steps.
Skills Grow Through Practice
Hands-on learning, coaching and real-world application.
Connections Support Success
Reliable people, community resources and pathways that continue beyond the program.
Who Next Step May Serve
- Youth in foster care
- Young adults in extended care
- Former foster youth
- Youth needing focused skill building
- Professional referral sources
- Community partners and mentors
Built Around Your Next Step.
- Youth-led planning
- Practical skill building
- Trauma-responsive support
- Coordinated resources
- Permanent connections
- Transition-focused practice
PLANNED SERVICE AREAS
Core Transition Support Areas
Housing Readiness
Apartment search skills, lease education and housing-stability resources.
Education & Career
GED, college, training and career exploration.
Employment Readiness
Resumes, interviews, job search and workplace skills.
Financial Capability
Budgeting, banking, credit, saving and responsible purchasing.
Daily Living & Mobility
Cooking, household care, scheduling and transportation.
Wellness & Connections
Healthy relationships, self-advocacy and supportive connections.
Independence Doesn't Mean Doing Everything Alone.
Transitioning into adulthood means building skills while also developing strong connections, knowing where to find resources and having a plan for what comes next.
Practical guidance
Real-world learning
Supportive connections
THE SUPPORT MODEL
Your Goals. Your Plan. Your Progress.
Engage
Explain the program, listen to the youth's goals and clarify choices and expectations.
Assess Needs
Identify current skills, barriers, resources and priorities.
Build a Youth-Led Plan
Create practical goals and action steps.
Practice & Connect
Use coaching, workshops and real-world practice.
Review Progress
Celebrate growth and adjust the plan.
Transition & Follow Up
Identify continuing resources, connections and future next steps.
PARTICIPANT JOURNEY
Every Young Person. Every Next Step.
Request or Referral
Program Review
Welcome and Orientation
Transition Plan
Active Skill Building
Completion and Connection
LIFE SKILLS IN ACTION
Building Skills for Real Life.
- Managing money
- Finding housing
- Preparing for work
- Continuing education
- Managing daily responsibilities
- Building supportive connections
Request Family Support
Share a few details and we’ll follow up when services are available.
Professional Referral
Submit a referral inquiry through the appropriate pathway.