Amicus Reconnect’ s free drop-in services help individuals who have been incarcerated connect to the ingredients of day-to-day living such as housing, employment, and transportation. Most of the people we serve have recently left a correctional facility and are experiencing how difficult it can be for people with criminal records to find basic necessities like employment and stable housing. Some people return to Reconnect in need of assistance such as low-cost transit passes or connections to meals, clothing, or furniture.
Eligibility
Ages served: 18+Genders served All genders
Payments accepted: Services are free to participants
Referral needed: No
Reconnecting & Rebuilding Lives After Prison
The time immediately following release from prison is crucial for someone choosing to walk a more hopeful path. Reconnect helps people overcome the many barriers they’ll encounter when looking for jobs, housing, and other daily needs. Beyond meeting basic needs, people also find a helping hand and support from someone who doesn’t judge them and understands what they’re going through.
A Free Service: No Appointment Needed
Of everything missing from someone’s life after incarceration, two of the most common elements are trust and hope. Amicus Reconnect doesn’t ask people for commitments and provides support, resources, and guidance free of charge. They don’t even need to make an appointment.
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Job Search Help for Ex-Offenders
-Is a record affecting your job search?
CareerOneStop’s Job Search Help for Ex-Offenders website offers information, tips, and resources to help people with criminal convictions overcome barriers they might face in their job search including:
- State-specific resources for help with basic needs or getting ready to job search
- Work restrictions that apply to certain convictions
- Paying for training or college
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