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Bridge to Hope

Use this page if you have been referred to Bridge to Hope (BTH) by your First-to-Work TANF (FTW) case manager, or if you need monthly FTW.

Bridge to Hope start here graphic for students referred by First-to-Work

First Steps

Start Here

Review this page so you know what to complete, who to contact, and which forms may be needed.

Review Page

New BTH Participant Form

Complete the BTH New Participant Form if you have been referred to BTH.

BTH Campus Contact

Reach out to your BTH campus contact for next steps, appointment help, and program requirements.

BTH Campus Contacts

Monthly FTW Forms

Download monthly FTW forms when needed, save a draft/template copy, and update the forms as instructed.

Monthly FTW Forms

Save Forms Before Filling Them Out

For best results, download and save the form first as a draft/template. Then open the saved file from your computer before typing into it.

Some browsers let you type into a form preview, but your answers may not save correctly. Downloading first helps prevent lost information.

Monthly Fillable Forms

Most Common First-to-Work Monthly Fillable Forms
File Description Open Form
FTW Class Attendance Use this monthly form to document class attendance for approved First-to-Work educational activities. Open Form
FTW Unsupervised Study Timesheet Use this monthly timesheet to record unsupervised study hours for First-to-Work participation. Open Form
FTW Monitored Study Sessions Use this monthly form to record monitored study sessions for First-to-Work participation. Open Form

Participant Forms

File Description Open Form
BTH New Participant Info Form Use this form to provide new participant information for the Bridge to Hope program.
Consent Release from DHS to BTH Use this consent form to authorize DHS/BESSD to release approved information from its records to Bridge to Hope. Open Form
Consent to Release Information to DHS Regarding BTH Use this consent form to authorize Bridge to Hope to share approved information with DHS/BESSD regarding Bridge to Hope participation. Open Form

Need Help Saving or Sending a PDF?

ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ the PDF Help Page for step-by-step instructions on downloading, saving, completing, signing, and emailing forms.

Follow Bridge to Hope

Stay connected with Bridge to Hope updates, student stories, and program information.

Bridge to Hope logo
ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Bridge to Hope Statewide Coordinator
Derek Galanto
2600 Campus Road | Honolulu, HI 96822 | QLCSS 211
(808) 956-9313 | bth@hawaii.edu
Last Modified: June 2026
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Bridge to Hope PDF Help

Most downloaded files go to a folder called Downloads. Use the visual guides and links below to find your saved PDF.

Quick Steps

Download the PDF

Click the form link and save the file to your computer, phone, or tablet.

Open Downloads

Look for the file in Downloads, Files, Finder, File Explorer, or My Files.

Save a Draft Copy

For monthly forms, save one blank draft/template copy before filling it out.

Save the Final Copy

After completing the form, save a final copy with your name before emailing it.

Visual Guides

Use the guide that matches your device.

Windows PC: Find Your Downloads

Step-by-step visual guide showing how to find downloaded files on a Windows PC

Use File Explorer and open the Downloads folder to find your saved PDF.

Apple Mac: Find Your Downloads

Step-by-step visual guide showing how to find downloaded files on an Apple Mac

Use Finder and open the Downloads folder to find your saved PDF.

iPhone / iPad and Android Phone Guide

Use this guide if you are downloading forms on an Apple iPhone, iPad, Android phone, or Android tablet.

Open Phone Guide

This link opens the phone guide in a new tab.

Helpful Tips

  • If you just downloaded the form, sort your Downloads folder by newest file first.
  • If you are using a Windows PC, you can press Ctrl + J in your browser to view recent downloads.
  • If you are using a Mac, you can also check the Downloads stack near the Trash icon in the Dock.
  • If you are using a phone, look in Files, Downloads, or My Files.
  • After you find the PDF, save a copy with your name before emailing it.

If You Still Cannot Find the File

Check your browser downloads

Most browsers have a downloads list. Look for a download icon, usually near the top-right corner of the browser window.

Search your computer or phone

Search for part of the file name, or search for .pdf to show PDF files saved on your device.

Download the form again

If you cannot find the file, return to the Forms & Downloads page and download the form again. Choose a location that is easy to find, such as Downloads, Desktop, Files, My Files, or a folder named BTH Forms.

Need More Help?

Return to the PDF Help Page, open Forms & Downloads, or email Bridge to Hope for help.

Follow Bridge to Hope

Stay connected with Bridge to Hope updates, student stories, and program information.

Bridge to Hope logo
ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Bridge to Hope Statewide Coordinator
Derek Galanto
2600 Campus Road | Honolulu, HI 96822 | QLCSS 211
(808) 956-9313 | bth@hawaii.edu
Last Modified: June 2026
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Bridge to Hope PDF Help

Use this page if you need help downloading, saving, completing, signing, or emailing a Bridge to Hope PDF form.

View Quick Steps

Pop-art illustration of a University of Hawaiʻi student parent using a laptop to complete PDF forms.

Quick Steps

Download & Save

Save the PDF to your device before typing into it.

Complete & Check

Fill out the saved PDF, save it again, then reopen it to check your answers.

Sign & Email

Sign if required, save the final copy, and email it as an attachment.

Need Help With a Step?

Important Tips

  • Do not fill out the form only in a browser preview.
  • Save one blank draft/template copy of monthly forms.
  • Save one completed final copy before emailing the form.
  • Reopen the final PDF before sending it to make sure your answers are visible.
  • Avoid paid subscription prompts unless you personally choose to use that service.

Final Checklist Before You Send

Before emailing your completed PDF, make sure:

  • Your name is on the form.
  • All required fields are completed.
  • Your signature is visible, if required.
  • The file was saved after filling it out.
  • You reopened the saved PDF and checked that your answers are visible.
  • The file name includes your name.
  • The completed PDF is attached to your email.

Helpful tip: Rename the completed file with your name before emailing it. Example: Jane-Doe-Completed-Form.pdf

These pages may also help you complete and submit your forms.

Need More Help?

Return to FTW Forms, contact your BTH Campus Contact, or email Bridge to Hope.

Follow Bridge to Hope

Stay connected with Bridge to Hope updates, student stories, and program information.

Bridge to Hope logo
ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Bridge to Hope Statewide Coordinator
Derek Galanto
2600 Campus Road | Honolulu, HI 96822 | QLCSS 211
(808) 956-9313 | bth@hawaii.edu
Last Modified: June 2026
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Bridge to Hope PDF Help

Use this page if you are having trouble downloading, finding, saving, signing, or emailing a Bridge to Hope PDF form.

Quick Fixes

Download Again

Download a fresh copy if the form is blank, broken, or not saving.

Open Saved File

Open the file from your computer, not from the browser preview.

Reopen & Check

Reopen the saved PDF before emailing it to make sure your answers are visible.

Common Problems and What to Do

Open the issue that matches what is happening.

My answers disappeared after I saved the form.

This can happen when a PDF is filled out in a browser preview instead of from the saved file.

  1. Download the PDF again.
  2. Open the saved file from your computer.
  3. Fill out the form again.
  4. Choose Save As or Save a Copy.
  5. Rename the file with your name and the form name.
  6. Close and reopen the saved copy before emailing it.
I cannot find the file I downloaded.

Most downloaded files go to a folder called Downloads.

  • Windows PC: Open File Explorer, then click Downloads.
  • Apple Mac: Open Finder, then click Downloads.
  • Sort by newest file first if you do not see it right away.
  • On Windows, press Ctrl + J in your browser to view recent downloads.

View Find Your Downloads help page

A program is asking me to subscribe, upgrade, or start a trial.

You should not need to purchase a paid PDF editor or e-signature subscription just to complete and email a Bridge to Hope form.

  • Do not click Start free trial, Upgrade, or Subscribe unless you personally choose to.
  • Close pop-ups asking you to pay for editing or signing tools.
  • Use basic save, print, attach, and email options when possible.
  • Do not upload private BTH forms to third-party signing websites unless BTH staff specifically instructs you to.
I am not sure if my form saved correctly.

Always check the saved file before emailing it.

  1. Close the PDF.
  2. Open the saved file again from your computer.
  3. Check that your typed answers are visible.
  4. Check that your signature is visible, if required.
  5. Attach that checked file to your email.
The PDF opens in my browser instead of downloading.

A PDF may open in a browser tab first. Save it before typing into it.

  1. Look near the top or upper-right area of the browser window.
  2. Click the Download or Save icon.
  3. Save the file somewhere easy to find, such as Downloads, Desktop, or a folder named BTH Forms.
  4. Open the saved file before filling it out.
I filled out the wrong version of the form.

Return to the Forms & Downloads page and download the current form again.

Save the new file with a clear name, such as Jane-Doe-FTW-Class-Attendance-June-2026-FINAL.pdf.

My signature is missing after I save the form.

Signatures may disappear if the file was not saved after signing or if the wrong copy was attached.

  1. Open the completed PDF from your computer.
  2. Add your signature again.
  3. Choose Save As or Save a Copy.
  4. Close and reopen the file.
  5. Make sure the signature is visible before emailing it.
I attached the blank form by mistake.

Before sending, open the attachment from your email draft to make sure it is the completed form.

If the attachment is blank, remove it and attach the completed saved copy from your computer.

Use Clear File Names

Clear file names help you find the correct form and help BTH staff identify your attachment.

  • Jane-Doe-Completed-Form.pdf
  • Jane-Doe-Mileage-Claim-June-2026.pdf
  • Jane-Doe-Study-Hours-June-2026-FINAL.pdf
  • Jane-Doe-New-Participant-Info-Form.pdf

Final Checklist Before You Send

  • Your name is on the form.
  • All required fields are completed.
  • Your signature is visible, if required.
  • The file was saved after filling it out.
  • You reopened the saved PDF and checked that your answers are visible.
  • The file name includes your name.
  • The completed PDF is attached to your email.

Helpful tip: Rename the completed file with your name before emailing it. Example: Jane-Doe-Completed-Form.pdf

Need More Help?

Return to the PDF Help Page, open Forms & Downloads, or email Bridge to Hope.

Follow Bridge to Hope

Stay connected with Bridge to Hope updates, student stories, and program information.

Bridge to Hope logo
ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Bridge to Hope Statewide Coordinator
Derek Galanto
2600 Campus Road | Honolulu, HI 96822 | QLCSS 211
(808) 956-9313 | bth@hawaii.edu
Last Modified: June 2026
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