Category: Housing Assistance Resources
You’re Home—Now What? Your Guide to Life After Prison
It’s over. No more prison. You step out, but suddenly the world feels bigger, faster, and a lot less forgiving than you remember. Maybe you don’t have a job lined up, or a place to stay, or even an ID. And if there’s no reentry program waiting for you, the odds can feel stacked from [...]
Transitional Housing Programs: A Lifeline After Prison
Coming home from prison is challenging. The first night of freedom can feel both exciting and scary. You might feel hopeful, but it’s normal to worry: Where will I sleep? How do I start over when so many things feel challenging? Transitional housing programs can help answer these questions. These programs aren’t just places to [...]
A New Beginning—Part 2
The Struggle to Find a Home Marcus’s next hurdle was to find a place to live. He knew that his criminal record would make it challenging, but he was determined to find a stable home. He started by searching online at apartments.com, looking for affordable rentals in his area. However, many landlords conducted background checks [...]
Reentry Checklist: Strategies for a Smooth Transition
As you prepare to transition back into the community after incarceration, you may feel overwhelmed. It's natural to feel uncertain about where to begin or how to tackle the obstacles that come with reentry. However, it's important to remember that you are not alone on this journey, and there are resources available to support you [...]
Free Resources to Champion a Smooth Reentry
Returning to the community after incarceration presents a unique set of challenges for individuals as well as their loved ones. It's a time of both hope and uncertainty, requiring dedication, support, and access to the right resources. Whether you are facing reentry directly or supporting a loved one, knowing where and how to find available [...]
The Link Between Homelessness and Recidivism
One of the many challenges you may face post-incarceration is finding a place to call home. Not everyone has a supportive family to welcome them, and it is estimated that one in five people returning from prison are unhoused. In urban areas, this number can be even higher. Aside from limited funds and resources, individuals [...]
