HomeBridge Youth Society believes in the strength and resilience of vulnerable youth.  Through five residential care programs, an accredited school and both arts and recreation based therapeutic, life-skills programs, HomeBridge works to help these young people heal from their past trauma, build healthy relationships and develop the skills and awareness to be their best self.

HomeBridge was incorporated in 1977 and known as The Association for the Development of Children's Residential Facilities (ADCRF) for many years. This charitable, non-profit organization (Charitable Registration #106728918RR0001) was established by front line social workers who identified a need for residential care in the child welfare system. The organization grew to six residential, youth caring facilities throughout the Halifax Regional Municipality and a school program. Today, 36 vulnerable youth between 12 and 18 years of age can be served in community settings at one time. Approximately 80 young people reside in our programs annually. All the young people are in the care of the Minister of Opportunities and Social Development.  Every child’s experience is different, but what they share in common is they have all experienced significant trauma and therefore need support to heal and grow.

Vision: All youth and their families living in health, safety and harmony