Re-Entry Toolkit
Your step-by-step guide to navigating life after incarceration. You don't have to do this alone.
Before Release
Start preparing while you still have time inside. These steps will make your first days out much smoother.
Request your records
Ask for copies of your medical records, educational certificates, and any program completion documents before release.
Notify family or support contacts
Let your family, friends, or re-entry support contacts know your expected release date and any plans.
Create a housing plan
Identify where you will stay on your first night out. Contact transitional housing programs if needed.
Find Housing Resources →Start job readiness preparation
Work on your resume, practice interview skills, and research background-friendly employers in your area.
Gather ID document information
Know your Social Security number, birth certificate location, and what you will need to get a state ID.
Plan for medications
If you take any medications, arrange to have at least a 30-day supply or a prescription ready upon release.
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