The Bridge for Youth
Sheetal Kanse is a seasoned professional in public health education and promotion, currently serving as the Director of Data Monitoring & Evaluation at The Bridge for Youth since April 2023. Previously, Sheetal held multiple roles at the University of Utah College of Health from August 2010 to August 2014, including Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant, Graduate Research Assistant, and Course Instructor, where responsibilities encompassed teaching courses related to community health and program planning. Earlier experience includes internships at The Y (YMCA), where contributions involved the development and evaluation of wellness programs, and research support at the University of North Florida, focusing on family history education and medical assistance. Sheetal earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Public Health Education and Promotion from the University of Utah between 2010 and 2014.
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The Bridge for Youth
The Bridge for Youth centers youth voice, justice, and equity in all we do, and empowers youth experiencing homelessness through safe shelter, basic needs, and healthy relationships. Our vision is a community where all youth feel safe, accepted, and supported. #BFYcommUNITY The Bridge is on the forefront of addressing youth homelessness in the Twin Cities, serving the most vulnerable youth with effective, youth-centered programs that offer a pathway out of poverty and chronic homelessness. Committed to meeting the changing needs of youth currently or at risk of experiencing homelessness, current programs at The Bridge include: * Youth Response Center: Available 24/7/365, the Youth Response Center provides immediate support and resources for youth and families. *Resilience House: Emergency shelter, meals, access to healthcare, case management, and support for youth ages 10-17 experiencing homelessness. *Gloria’s Place: The only emergency shelter in Minnesota for pregnant or parenting homeless youth (ages 15-17) and their children (ages 0-3). Provides temporary shelter, meals, access to healthcare, case management, and parenting education. *Marlene’s Place: The first and only site-based transitional housing and case management program in Hennepin County for pregnant or parenting homeless youth (ages 16-20) and their children (ages 0-3). *Rita’s House: An intentional living community providing affordable housing and teaching independent living skills for youth ages 18-21. *Outreach & Support Services: Connects with youth in the community through street, site-based, and mobile outreach; school partnerships; community education; counseling; aftercare; support groups; and specialized case management for crime victims and youth who identify as LGBTQ+. Please support The Bridge today!