Bridges Program

Equipping Women Through Parenting Services

Bridges is a free parenting program designed for women and men seeking support during pregnancy and the early parenting years.
In collaboration with Oak Brook Community Church, 3100 Midwest Road, CareNet offers parenting services through its Bridges program. Bridges is a free parenting program designed for women and men seeking support during pregnancy and the early parenting years. The goal of Bridges is to provide material goods as well as helpful parenting classes and spiritual support. Bridges participants can “Learn and Earn” as they participate in the parenting classes and Bible studies that are part of this program. Women are eligible if they are pregnant and/or have a child under the age of 2 ½ and are residents of DuPage County

Bridges serves over 75 families each month and serves both English and Spanish speakers with two sessions each month. Many of these families first learn of Bridges while visiting a CareNet office.

How you can help?

Volunteer - people are needed to:

Sort baby clothes
Staff the store
Serve in the nursery
Build relationships with the women attending.

Call Sarah at 630-493-1340, ext. 5030 or for more information.

Client Needs:

Diapers
Wipes
Baby formula (Enfamil only)
Gift Cards for gas, groceries, Walmart or Target
New baby items
Jar food
Baby toiletries
Gently used clothing up to age 2 1/2 (good condition - no stains, tears etc.)
Crib linens, blankets

These items can be dropped off at the church on the following days and times:

Wednesday, 12:00 - 5:00

Friday, 9:00 - 5:00

We cannot accept:

Clothing larger than size 2T
Stained, damaged, faded or torn clothing
Cribs
Maternity Clothes
Stuffed Animals
Non-learning Toys
Used Car Seats
New Mom Books
Used Breast Pumps