Coming home is hard. Finding help shouldn’t be.
Connecticut’s Reentry Community connects people returning from incarceration, and the families and providers supporting them, with local roundtables, housing, jobs, and care across the state.
For many years, Connecticut’s Reentry Community served as a central hub for individuals returning home after incarceration, their families, service providers, and community partners. This site preserves the history and intent of that statewide initiative while connecting visitors with current resources and local organizations that continue this work today.
What we help with
Four areas of support, connected to local partners across Connecticut.
Housing
Stable housing options and transitional support across CT communities.
Employment
Job placement, training, and fair-chance employer connections.
Health & Wellbeing
Mental health, substance use support, and behavioral health care.
Family & Community
Rebuilding family ties and reconnecting with local community.
Find your regional roundtable
Local reentry roundtables were established throughout Connecticut to bring together service providers, community organizations, and people with lived experience to coordinate support and identify local needs. Some roundtables remain active, while others may have evolved or changed over time. We encourage you to contact the roundtable serving your region to learn about current meetings, available services, and local partners.
IMRP’s current justice work
The Institute for Municipal and Regional Policy at UCONN’s School of Public Policy is involved in a number of justice initiatives. Visit IMRP’s website for more information.
Need help with housing, food, or legal aid today?
What partners are saying
“Seeing the Greater Hartford Reentry Council move from a concept to an energized room crowded with people taking action has been amazing.”
“Providing ex-offenders with information and resources available to them is essential to minimizing the many obstacles which hamper successful reintegration.”
“The value of a well coordinated, resourced, and executed reentry process improves the chance for success not only for the returning citizens but contributes to a safer and more cost-efficient Connecticut.”
“Helping previously incarcerated men and women re-integrate into their communities needs to be a priority in Connecticut. Every deserves a second chance — by helping these individuals with housing, jobs, and other resources, we strengthen our communities as a whole.”
“There is no other social program that produces a greater return on investment than helping a former offender find employment and become a law-abiding citizen.”
