Appendix A: Directory of National Reentry Resources
Appendix A
Directory of National Reentry Resources for Support Groups and Workshops
CareerOne Stop is a comprehensive, free online career resource sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, offering tools for job seekers, students, businesses, and career professionals. It provides resources for career exploration, salary comparison, training opportunities, and local job searches, along with specific help for veterans, individuals with disabilities, and workers in transition.
https://www.careeronestop.org/JusticeImpacted/default.aspx
Catholic Charities USA helps families and individuals who are at risk of homelessness or dealing with poverty and racism. Their services include homelessness assistance and poverty support. You can still use their services even if you aren’t Catholic.
Link: https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org
Find Help Findhelp has resources for food pantries and meal programs near you. You can also find housing, financial assistance, health care, and more.
Link: https://www.findhelp.org
Goodwill Industries is one of the biggest nonprofits for job training and employment. Services include job training and placement for those with criminal backgrounds or histories of homelessness or welfare dependence.
Link: https://www.goodwill.org/goodwill-for-you/services-for-formerly-incarcerated-individuals/
Prison Families Alliance offers support groups and webinars for families with incarcerated loved ones, including workshops on reentry.
Link: https://www.prisonfamiliesalliance.org
Medicaid supports those with health conditions and substance use disorders.
Link: https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/benefits/reentry-services-for-incarcerated-individuals
Reentry 2030 is a national initiative _of The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center to improve success for those exiting prison or under supervision._ by CSG Justice Center
Link: https://csgjusticecenter.org/topics/reentry
The Salvation Army works with prisons and parole for rehab and crime prevention. Services include job training, employment opportunities, material aid, spiritual guidance, and halfway houses.
Link: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org
Second Chance Act is the biggest source of federal funding for reentry to break incarceration cycles. It is managed by the National Reentry Resource Center.
Link: https://nationalreentryresourcecenter.org/second-chance-act
The Social Security Administration assists with Social Security needs postrelease. Services include replacement cards, benefits, disability, and retirement aid.
Link: https://www.ssa.gov
The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration supports job and career development. Services include job training placement through local one-stop American Job Centers (AJCs) These Job Centers are part of the U.S. Department of Labor network that provides free comprehensive, in-person, and virtual career services at nearly 2,300 locations nationwide. They offer job search tools, resume assistance, training opportunities, and specialized support for veterans and youth, designed to connect job seekers with employers.
Link: https://www.careeronestop.org/localhelp/americanjobcenters/find-american-job-centers.aspx
United Way focuses on financial stability education and health. Services include programs for basic needs, affordable housing, and income skills.
Link: https://www.unitedway.org
The YMCA helps people become self-reliant and connected. Services focus on areas such as child welfare, job training, family support, and community health.
Link: https://www.ymca.org/
The YWCA meets the needs of women in communities. Services include childcare, domestic violence shelters, job training, and career counseling.
Link: https://www.ywca.org
Federal Bureau of Prisons reentry programs place inmates in residential reentry centers before release for adjustment and employment.
Link: https://www.bop.gov/inmates/custody_and_care/reentry.jsp
Last Update; July 1, 2026