BRIDGES Program
The BRIDGES program is designed to help students who have completed high school requirements transition to independent living as adults.
BRIDGES stands for building, responsibility, increased independence, decision making, growth, engagement and self-advocacy. Participants can expand their learning of important life skills, vocational skills, personal finance, and more through BRIDGES classroom learning and vocational experiences.
To further that learning, the BRIDGES program opened a store in 2023 in McHenry called Across the Bridge. Located at 1774 N. Richmond Road in McHenry, the store features decorative items made by BRIDGES participants while also giving them the experience of operating a storefront.
Learn more about the store, including items and hours of operation, by visiting the store's Facebook page.
