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Supervised Living For Older Youth (BRIDGES) | Ohio Department Of Children And Youth

Ohio Department Of Children And Youth

246 North High Street, 8th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215

Eligibility

Open to individuals who left he Ohio foster care system at age 18, 19, or 20, but have not yet turned 21 and meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • -Completing high school or GED
  • -Enrolled in college or vocational school
  • -Participating in a program or activity designed to promote, or remove barriers, to employment
  • -Employed at least 80 hours a month
  • -Incapable of doing any of the above activities due to a physical or mental health condition

Required documents

381 (Paystubs from previous 30 days, if applicable),416 (Enrollment letter, class schedule, attendance report, or grade report if completing High School or GED or attending higher education, Attendance/participation report from previous 30 days if participating in a program or activity designed to promote, or remove barriers to, employment, Copy of Social Security award letter effective within the past 180 days if qualifying based on physical or mental health condition)

Hours

mon 9:00am - 4:00pm tue 9:00am - 4:00pm wed 9:00am - 4:00pm thu 9:00am - 4:00pm fri 9:00am - 4:00pm
(614) 614-0240
Voice·

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Application process

Submit online referral form. Contact for more information.

Fees

None

Service area

Clermont County, Ohio Warren County, Ohio Clinton County, Ohio Butler County, Ohio Adams County, Ohio Hamilton County, Ohio Brown County, Ohio

Offers assistance with the transition from the child welfare system to adulthood for eligible youth who left foster care in Ohio. Participants will be assigned a liaison who can help them to locate safe and stable housing, enroll in higher education, find a job, connect with community resources, and develop other independent living skills.

Last Verified

05/27/2026

Providing organization

Ohio Department Of Children And Youth
State agency focused on children and youth well-being.

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211 UWGC