The Building Bridges Initiative: Residential and Community-Based Providers, Families, and Youth Coming Together to Improve Outcomes

The journal article, The Building Bridges Initiative: Residential and Community-Based Providers, Families, and Youth Coming Together to Improve Outcomes, provides an overview of BBI’s background and emphasis on core principles that foster a collaborative vision for improving positive outcomes in children and families served in residential and community programs. Examples of successful implementation at state, community, and provider levels are presented, as well as available tools and resources to support the implementation of BBI best practices.

“The Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) provides a framework for achieving positive outcomes for youth and families served in residential and community programs. Founded on core principles, an emerging evidence base, and acknowledged best practices, the BBI emphasizes collaboration and coordination between providers, families, youth, advocates, and policymakers to achieve its aims.”