Building bridges to a life of social independence for individuals with disabilities.
Student projects address this.
*** Please note all students need to make at least 5 visits over the course of the semester. Talk to Gina at the initial visit to discuss potential options for site visits throughout the semester. If you encounter any challenges with visits due to scheduling please contact Jessica to discuss alternative options.
Website: https://www.lifebridgestl.org/
Youth services include LifeBridge Camp is offered to those who live in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, and St. Charles County who are between the ages of 6-18 (19-21 if enrolled in high school). After-school enrichment programs are also available to students attending Nottingham CAJT High School in St. Louis Public Schools and to students at Promise Christian Academy.
Programs
Adult - Focused skill development is offered in the areas of:
Community Navigation: budgeting, money handling, community safety, and safe boundaries
Community Socialization: conversation skills, peer to peer engagement, and healthy personal boundaries
Self-Advocacy: assertion for having needs met, making own choices, and appropriately regulating emotions
Transportation
Site Since: Spring 2024
Initial Site Visit Date: Tuesday, Sept 23 at 4pm at LifeBridge Office
Site Coordinator:
Primary: Gina Ruedin (Chief Program Officer)
Secondary: Karen Schuster (CEO)
Where to Meet: 11457 Olde Cabin Rd #235, 63141; meet in the office and ring doorbell if door is locked
Parking: Parking Lot Outside Building
Dress Code: Business casual, no scrubs, no hats, no hoodies. Bring minimal personal items.
Location
11457 Olde Cabin Road, Suite 235
St. Louis, MO 63141
(314) 989-1188
Family Care Safety Registry form: Students will complete this form in class (we will give you a printed copy) and can be emailed individually to Gina or the team can scan and email their forms as a group.
Students only need to complete the 1st page, with your SSN. If you don't feel comfortable emailing the document, you can contact Gina directly to submit the form to her. This needs to be completed prior to your first visit.