Reentry Programs

AMERICAN JOB CENTERS

Description: Provides a cost-free employment network, including an online job bank, listing of upcoming job fairs, and apprenticeship and training programs. Offers multiple search criteria to look for employment and post resume to the site. Employers can find and recruit employees 24/7 by reviewing resumes of prospective candidates and posting open positions.

 Website: JOBCENTERCT.COM

 

COMMUNITY PARTNERS IN ACTION 

 Description: Resettlement Program assists female ex-offenders released from York Correctional Institution find housing and provides supportive case management.

 Place: 110 Bartholomew Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106

 Contact: 860-522-7400

 

CONNECTICUT REENTRY COLLABORATIVE

Description: Connecticut Reentry Collaborative Network group provides a website to assist individuals trying to coordinate resources and for those trying to navigate the vital resources for a successful reentry into their neighborhoods. Resources include a newsletter, links to information on the various reentry collaboratives, and various programs and services involving employment, family supports, health, housing, pre-release and other important resources.

Place: n/a, Hartford, CT 06132 

Contact: No phone – Access the Website

 

P.R.I.D.E PROGRAM

Description: Entrepreneurial training and support program for returning citizens into the community include inmates, released inmates and people with a criminal background. Program provides a 10 week course that covers legal, accounting, banking, insurance and business plan expertise to assist individuals wanting to start their own business. A mentor is assigned after the program is completed to help guide the individual to get their business on track. Training programs are held at several locations: 1) Waterbury-77-79 Bishop Street, 2)Hartford- Hartford City Hall/room 100, 3) Bridgeport- Bridgeport City Hall/Conference room C, 4) Bridgeport- 480 Bond Street

Place: n/a, CT 06704

Contact: 203-767-4090

 

PERCEPTION PROGRAMS INC

Description: Provides mental health assessment, individual and group counseling, and clinical case management.

Place: 54 North Street, Willimantic, CT 06226

Contact: 860-450-7152