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About us
Our Story Crossing Bridges was never my idea—it was God's. While serving at my local church and praying about my purpose, God placed a burden on my heart for young women living in a nearby group home. Week after week, they attended our services, and as I got to know them, I saw beyond their circumstances. I saw strength, resilience, and incredible potential. I also saw a deep need for love, guidance, and hope. God called me to disciple these young women—to help them grow in their faith and believe their lives had purpose. As our relationships deepened, one question stayed with me: What happens when they age out of foster care? Too many young adults leave the foster care system without stable housing, family support, trusted mentors, or the life skills needed to thrive. I knew God was calling me to help change that. After more than 20 years in Corporate America, I stepped away from a career I loved to follow God's calling. Through prayer, wise counsel, and faith, Crossing Bridges was born. Today, Crossing Bridges exists to ensure that no young adult aging out of foster care has to navigate adulthood alone. We provide safe housing, life skills training, educational and career support, mentoring, and faith-centered encouragement—equipping young adults with the tools, confidence, and community they need to build independent, purpose-filled lives. We believe every young person deserves more than a place to stay—they deserve someone to believe in them, walk beside them, and remind them that their future is greater than their past. At Crossing Bridges, we are building more than programs. We are building hope, restoring confidence, and creating pathways from uncertainty to opportunity, from instability to independence, and from surviving to thriving. "Learn to do good; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless..." Isaiah 1:17 ~Estella Coleman
Our mission
To empower youth and young adults aging out of foster care by providing a safe, supportive environment that fosters meaningful connections, builds essential life skills, and creates pathways to self-sufficiency and belonging. We are committed to ensuring that no young person transitions to independence alone.
Vision
A community where every young adult who has experienced foster care has access to the relationships, resources, and opportunities needed to thrive—transforming isolation into connection, uncertainty into confidence, and survival into success.
Core Values
Connection & Belonging
We believe that meaningful relationships are foundational to human development. We create spaces where young adults find community, build supportive networks, and experience the sense of belonging that every person deserves.
Dignity & Respect
We honor the lived experiences, strengths, and resilience of the young people we serve. Every individual is treated with unconditional respect, and their voices guide our programs and priorities.
Empowerment & Self-Determination
We provide tools, resources, and support while recognizing that young adults are the experts in their own lives. We foster independence by building on existing strengths and supporting informed decision-making.
Safety & Trust
We maintain physical, emotional, and psychological safety in all our spaces and relationships. We earn trust through consistency, transparency, and unwavering commitment to the well-being of those we serve.
Equity & Justice
We acknowledge the systemic barriers and inequities faced by foster youth, particularly those from communities of color and other marginalized groups. We actively work to dismantle these barriers and advocate for systemic change.
Hope & Possibility
We believe in the potential of every young person and remain unwaveringly committed to their future. We celebrate progress, nurture dreams, and create opportunities for young adults to envision and achieve their goals.
Crossing Bridges, Inc. is a Dallas County-based nonprofit serving youth and young adults aging out of foster care. Through partnerships and referral-based support, we connect individuals to housing, education, employment, and wellness services that promote stability, independence, and long-term success.
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