Resources for a Fresh start
Having access to the right resources at the right time can make all the difference in keeping incarceration in the rearview mirror. While our resource directories aren’t exhaustive, they serve as a dependable starting point for individuals impacted by incarceration, as well as their loved ones and support networks.
Explore our easy-to-use printable resource directories and practical checklists to help you navigate essential support services.
A cautionary Note
In the helping field, we’ve gotten the knack of crisis management. Unfortunately, we’re not so good at lasting change. You’re given food but can’t make a meal. You’re provided shelter but can’t make a home. You’re placed on a job but can’t build a career. We know how to get people out of a jam. But to help them move on in their lives — to really thrive — we have a lot to learn.
It’s worth keeping this in mind as you look for help, so you don’t expect too much from those providing it. What you find may take the sting out of your present situation. But, more than likely, it’s going to be up to you to do the additional work to make things better for good.
