AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE?
Welcome to Bridgetown1821+
More Rose, Less Thorn
In Portland, hundreds of young people age out of foster care each year — many without stable housing or support and end up on our streets.
Bridgetown1821+ exists to change that. We provide sponsored housing, life coaching skills, and community connections so every youth can cross the bridge from foster care to independence with dignity, stability, and hope.
Our mission is simple: a bridge, not a cliff — creating hope for youth aging out of care.
The Challenge in Front of Us.
Aging Out Alone
400+ youth age out of foster care in Oregon every year.
Homeless Within a Year
38% experience homelessness within 12 months.
No Stable Housing
76% face housing insecurity after leaving care.
No Trusted Adult
Only 15% have a lasting adult relationship.
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Helping Foster Youth Cross the Bridge to Adulthood
Bridgetown1821+ uses three core programs to provide support and fill the gaps: Sponsored Housing, Life Coaching, and Community Integration.
Together, these services can give Oregon youth a real path to independence and belonging where support and resources may feel inaccessible.