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Bridging the Gap

When adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities transition out of high school, their loved ones often struggle to fill their days with meaningful activities. We are here to bridge that gap for members and their families.

Bridge of Promise offers day programs for adults with IDD at two locations in the Seattle area: Kent and Bellevue. Our program provides recreational and life skill opportunities, as well as a warm community of peers for members

Experienced program managers craft a thoughtful calendar of hands-on and community-based activities each month, including field trips, adaptive sports, art and music classes, life skills practice, and more. Our trained staff provide personal and behavioral care during the program day, and our low member-to-staff ratio ensures all members receive he support they need.

Who We Serve

Bridge of Promise is committed to inclusivity. We serve members with a wide range of developmental, intellectual, and physical disabilities and provide full personal care during the program day if needed, including toileting and feeding.

Safety of all members is our first priority. Members with severe behaviors will be evaluated by the Program Director to ensure program fit.

Registration Process

If you are interested in your loved one joining Bridge of Promise, scheduling a First Visit is the first step. During the visit, you’ll tour our program space and meet with a Program Director to discuss your loved one’s specific needs.

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Tuition

Our hourly rate is the same as the DDA Respite rate of $21.80 per hour to ensure our program is accessible to all. Members are billed on a monthly basis for program days attended, and families are welcome to pay using respite dollars or private funds.

Sample Program Day

9:00: Members arrive at program
9:30-10:00: Community sharing time
10:00-11:00: Members engage in a variety of in-house activities according to their interests; a structured project led by staff is offered each day
11:00-11:45: Members eat lunch and prepare for their outing
11:45-2:15: Community outing – examples include museum and zoo visits, seasonal community events, adaptive outdoor recreation, park picnics, and more
2:15-3:00: Return to program, enjoy in-house activities and social time with friends
3:00: Member pick-up

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you decide who can attend Bridge of Promise programs?

We welcome all disabilities and need levels to our programs. Before enrolling a member, families meet with a Program Director to assess the needs of the new member and determine if we can meet those needs. Unlike many programs, we do provide full personal care during the day at no additional cost and without requiring a caregiver to attend with the member. While we strive to include all, safety is our first priority and prospective members with behaviors that endanger others may not be a fit for our program.

Is there space for my loved one right now?

Bridge of Promise is growing. While we may not have space immediately, we are actively expanding to serve as many members as possible. If we do not have a current space, we will add you to our waitlist and work to get your member into program as soon as possible.

What type of care needs are you able to meet?

Our staff is trained to provide full personal care, including toileting/changes, feeding, and medication administration. We also welcome members with limited mobility.

How do you transport members around the community?

Community outings are central to our program. We have several Access buses and vans available for transportation.

How many members are in program each day?

We typically serve between 12 and 20 members in each program per day with staff ratios between 2:1 and 3:1, depending on member needs.

How much does Bridge of Promise cost?

To keep our program accessible to all, our rates are aligned with current DDA Respite rates. Families are welcome to use DDA Respite hours or pay privately. Our staff works with families during the intake process to determine the best option for them.