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18.4 Resources for Re-Entry – General

Legal Services of Eastern Missouri

LEGAL SERVICES OF EASTERN MISSOURI - IMMIGRANT LAW PROJECT 314-534-4200 / Toll Free: 800-444-0514 Provides representation for visa petitions, adjustment to permanent residence, and various other immigrant related legal matters. Services offered: Free legal advice, advocacy and representation surrounding issues of domestic violence and family law, children, education, health, housing and homelessness, public benefits and immigration. Includes free legal counsel, advice, and representation to low-income survivors of domestic / sexual violence in civil cases, including orders of protection, divorce, custody, paternity, and modification Must fill out intake application online Accessibility: Clients must meet financial eligibility based on household incomes Legal Aid: 800-444-0514 Free legal services for those who cannot afford an attorney for civil matters, services for those who qualify under income guidelines, preventive legal education programs. Legal services in the areas of housing, domestic issues, financial, health, immigration, elderly and many others, including some social services. Call or view website for more locations. www.lsem.org/ (314) 534-4200 4232 Forest Park Avenue St. Louis, MO 63108

Kairos of Missouri

Kairos Prison Ministry International is a Christian faith based ministry which addresses the spiritual needs of incarcerated men, women, youth, and their families.
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STL Reentry Collective

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Founded in July 2020, STL Reentry Collective coordinated a mutual aid fund for formerly incarcerated people in St. Louis and currently manage an online and print resource guide for formerly incarcerated people transitioning back to St Louis that includes a collection of the most up-to-date and reliable support services available. --- In July 2020, a group of formerly incarcerated people and allies launched a mutual aid fund for justice-involved people transitioning from incarceration to the St. Louis community. The founders had met while working for a college in prison program in St. Louis. Seeing firsthand the tremendous obstacles that formerly incarcerated individuals face after their release—including legal forms of discrimination in housing and social service benefits—and the lack of dedicated resources for this population, the group set out to address some of the many gaps in support. The group’s first initiative, the STL Reentry Fund, is a mutual aid fund that aims to support formerly incarcerated people in St. Louis through direct cash assistance. Unlike most social service agencies and non-profit organizations, the STL Reentry Fund can provide funds for individuals to take care of urgent and often unexpected expenses that would not otherwise be covered and that are much harder to find for justice-involved folks. In Missouri, for example, even the resources of “last resort” tied to the social safety net—including SNAP benefits—are not available to people with some kinds of felony convictions.
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stlreentry@gmail.com

Employment Connection

Employment Connection provides free employment, education, housing and mental health counseling for ex-offenders, veterans and homeless individuals (any persons who have a barrier to finding and maintaining employment), and to St. Louis area businesses who are seeking qualified job applicants. World of Work (WOW) training is Monday-Thursday 9:00 am-3:30 pm. Bring ID. Services include: - GED classes - On-site job fairs - Placement services - Homeless veterans program - Disabled veterans program - Outreach/recruitment - Assessment - Employment readiness training - On-site education - Individual case management - Job development - Job placement - Job retention - Temp to direct hire - Managed staffing services - Career development - Follow-up services - Supportive services for families - Rental assistance It is a requirement of the program that you attend a three day World of Work seminar after completing orientation. Orientation sessions are held every Friday at 12:30 PM. Both orientation and the World of Work seminar are held at 2838 Market Street, 63103 just west of Jefferson. Best to call first.
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1-314-652-0360
·  General (ext. 104)
1-314-333-5627
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Dress for Success

Dress for Success provides clothing for job interviews and outfits for starting work before the first paycheck. Also, counseling and job readiness. They work with men and women who have been incarcerated, as well as other job seekers. The Grace Hill address only has feminine clothes. Call to make an appointment if possible.
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1-(314)-584-6887
·  Grace Hill
1 636-940-8027
·  St. Charles

Concordance

Re-entry support program that starts six months before an inmate is released and continues for up to one year after return to the community. Three primary areas: behavioral health and wellness; education and employment; and community and life skills. The organization is currently operating in select Missouri and Illinois prisons. Call or check the website for more information and enrollment qualifications. Enrollment starts before release.
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1-314-396-6001
·  National Headquarters Office

Boone County Offender Transition Network

This organization provides a comprehensive directory of services for ex-offenders and others in Central Missouri, in PDF format. We coordinate services for ex-offenders and their families. Legal Resources.
Other websiteBonteheuwel Church of the Nazarene
1-573-256-1890
·  Boone County Offender Transition Network (ext. 258)

ID Outreach Program at St. Francis Xavier College Church

"Parish Center (Lower Level) They assist with both birth certificates and Missouri State IDs. Arrive by 8:45am on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Legal advice clinics are every 3rd Wednesday starting at 9:00am. Call 314-977-7308 for a recorded message about their programs and times." 314-977-7308 or 314-977-7300 3628 Lindell Blvd. (just west of Grand) 63108

St. Louis Alliance for Reentry (STAR)

"LEGAL SERVICES OF EASTERN MISSOURI - IMMIGRANT LAW PROJECT 314-534-4200 / Toll Free: 800-444-0514 Provides representation for visa petitions, adjustment to permanent residence, and various other immigrant related legal matters. Services offered: Free legal advice, advocacy and representation surrounding issues of domestic violence and family law, children, education, health, housing and homelessness, public benefits and immigration. Includes free legal counsel, advice, and representation to low-income survivors of domestic / sexual violence in civil cases, including orders of protection, divorce, custody, paternity, and modification Must fill out intake application online Accessibility: Clients must meet financial eligibility based on household incomes Legal Aid: 800-444-0514 Free legal services for those who cannot afford an attorney for civil matters, services for those who qualify under income guidelines, preventive legal education programs. Legal services in the areas of housing, domestic issues, financial, health, immigration, elderly and many others, including some social services. Call or view website for more locations." www.lsem.org/ (314) 534-4200 "4232 Forest Park Avenue St. Louis, MO 63108 "

Fathers & Families Support Center

Fathers & Families Support Center (FFSC) is dedicated to improving the lives of children and families by encouraging committed and responsible parents. Our goal is to break the cycle of poverty, child neglect, child abuse, and welfare dependence by educating and preparing fathers and mothers to become responsible parents who have the financial stability to support their children materially and the parenting skills to support them emotionally and developmentally. __Programs__ Family Formation Employment Development & Mentoring Youth Leadership & Development Re-Entry Project Neighborhood Healing Network Fathers' Rap __Services__ - Parenting training and positive co-parenting education - Family therapy - Employment and job skills training - Health and wellness instruction - Legal assistance - Substance abuse prevention - Financial education - One-on-one youth mentoring - Housing assistance - Crime victim services - Trauma workshops - Case management and support services
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1-314-333-4170
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Community Action Agency of St. Louis County (CAASTL)

Job Readiness Workshops, job search strategies, more. Assists residents of St Louis County meet the terms of their probation and parole, including GED, money management, counseling, job readiness and placement. CAASTLC has comprehensive housing assistance programs which include home ownership, housing counseling, and rent or mortgage assistance. Assists residents of St. Louis County meet the terms of their probation and parole, including GED, money management, drug and alcohol, counseling, family development, job readiness and placement.
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1-314-446-4431
·  Phone 1
1-314-863-0015
·  Phone 2

St. Louis Community Re-Entry Program For Ex-Offenders

Transitional housing and more. Rooms for rent for men in transition. Substance abuse meetings, job training.
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1-314-621-0228
·  Phone 1
1-314-951-4048
·  Phone 2

Federal Bonding Program

Lamont Brown, Bonding Service Coordinator The Federal Bonding Program provides fidelity bonding insurance coverage to individuals with criminal histories and other high-risk job applicants who are qualified, but fail to get jobs because regular commercial bonding is denied due to their backgrounds. The Federal Bonding Program provides fidelity bonding insurance coverage to individuals with criminal histories and other high-risk job applicants. Click here for more information. And let potential employers know about this program if they don't already. Provides fidelity bonding insurance coverage to individuals with criminal histories and other high-risk job applicants.
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1-(573) 526-8217
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1-(573) 522-9496
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Justine Petersen

Homeowner and small business loans, credit counseling, first time homebuyer options, and more. Loans for formerly incarcerated individuals.
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1-314-533-2411
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Humanitri

"Scattered site transitional housing and assistance in finding housing. Must have verifiable income. We are a Lutheran ministry working with homeless families through permanent housing, counseling, and home-based case management. Humanitri provides support for prisoner families. Prisoner Family Bus Transportation. Next Steps-Ex Offender Re-entry Program.
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1-314-772-7720
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Center For Women In Transition

The Center works with women who are re-entering the area after incarceration. CWIT is a comprehensive program to help women move from crisis to stability and self-sufficiency. They operate two transitional housing facilities in South St. Louis. Agency Head: Sr. Rose McLarney, Administrator Area Served: St. Louis Provides information, referrals and volunteer mentors for women exiting incarceration. Provides advocacy for needs of children of offenders and alternative sentencing for women There are two transitional housing facilities in St. Louis city for women reentering the St. Louis area from a correctional facility.
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1-314-771-5207
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cwit@stlouis.missouri.org

Boone County Offender Program

Employment center and community development corporation providing services for ex-offenders and others in Central Missouri.
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1-573-474-8560
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Immigrant Service Provider Network (ISPN)

"The Immigrant Service Providers Network (ISPN) increases collaboration by providing opportunities for education and outreach to unite organizations that support the foreign born and their families. Resources page provides links to medical, housing assistance, legal, food assistance, COVID resources, and other social services and information relevant to immigrants and their service providers." https://www.ispnstl.org/resources

US APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS

"US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR A comprehensive website. Apprenticeships are available to ex-offenders. " "www.doleta.gov/jobseekers www.doleta.gov/jobseekers/career_options.cfm"

PARENT LINK

"Provides answers and options regarding parenting concerns. Resources about parenting issues. Support for incarcerated parents. Answers and options regarding parenting concerns. Support for incarcerated parents. Many resources including support for grandparents, student parents, and parents of children with special needs. A resource for Missouri families and professionals serving families. For all parents and caregivers, including relative caregivers, foster and adoptive parents, military parents, as well as a range of providers working with families. Also, incarcerated parents and grandparents. Offices located in Columbia, MO." www.parentlink.missouri.edu "800-552-8522 Espanol 888-460-0008 To call locally: 573-882-7321."

NORTH COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP

Shelter and transitional housing programs, including a prison re-entry program. www.northcountycdc.org 314-867-9160 2483 Alexandria Place Pkwy 63136

National Reentry Resource Center

To view a PDF of the National Reentry Resource Center https://www.bja.gov/Publications/NationalReentryResourceCenter.pdf

NATIONAL FATHERHOOD INITIATIVE

"A national program that works to develop strong relationships between incarcerated fathers and their children. Website includes ideas and re-entry resources. To develop strong relationships between fathers who have been incarcerated, in the military and other situations, and their children. Check the website for resources." www.fatherhood.org

MISSOURI DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS

Information about re-entry programs and information that is useful for friends and family of incarcerated persons. www.doc.mo.gov

MISSION GATE PRISON MINISTRY

Christian-based residential program. Men and women. Several locations. www.missiongateministry.org 636-391-8560 PO Box 6644 Chesterfield 63006

MISSOURI CURE

Organizes and unites offenders, their families, and others for education and advocacy in criminal justice issues. "www.missouricure.org www.curenational.org " 877-525-CURE (2873) PO Box 28931; 63132

LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS

Services include employment, school and resources for clothing, housing, ID, medical, mental health, and employment.​Ex-offender re-entry program. www.lssi.org 618-601-3459 1405 State St. East St. Louis, IL 62205

LAUGHING BEAR BAKERY

Apply in person Monday or Wednesday mornings or online. A work-skills training program for ex-offenders. Both men and women are eligible as paid employees. www.laughingbearbakery.tumblr.com 1610 Olive (in Centenary United Methodist Church) 63103

HELP FOR FELONS

"A website with lots of information about jobs, loans, tips for getting hired, housing, resources, felons forum and more on line. " www.HelpForFelons.org

FAIR SHAKE

​This website is packed with reentry information, resources, links, advice, and more. www.fairshake.net

Missouri State Website

Obtain/renew driver’s license, passport, social security card, birth certificate, green card and voter registration information http://www.mo.gov/home-family/identification-vital-records/

Corizon Reentry

A link to numerous re-entry resources throughout Missouri. www.missouri.corizonreentry.com

Let's Start

"Contact: Cynthia Stevenson, Advocacy Coordinator Email: jtoben@icon-stl.net Agency Head: Jackie Toben, Director Area Served: St. Louis Provides support for women coming out of prison, their children, and the caregivers of their children. Also provides public education and advocacy. Programs for children of incarcerated parents, as well as formerly incarcerated women. Transportation to women’s prisons for children and weekly support groups." www.letsstart.org (314) 241-2324 "1408 South 10th Street St. Louis, MO 63104"

HEARTLAND CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL CHANGE

"Several locations including Springfield and Branson. Services include community residential RE-ENTRY programs, SATOP and PREA resources. Sliding scale. ​Provides substance abuse and other behavioral healthcare services to Missouri residents. Several locations in the KC and southwest MO areas, including Springfield and Branson. Services include community residential RE-ENTRY programs, SATOP and PREA resources. Many resources on their website. Sliding scale payment arrangements available." www.heartlandcbc.org/ Toll-free number: 866-242-6670

MEDS FOR EX-OFFENDERS

90 days of free medication now available for ex-offenders from the time they leave prison until they get other funding through Rx Outreach grant. Check website for details. www.rxoutreach.org

ISAIAH 58 MINISTRIES

"Provides help with clothing and is also a food pantry. Serves area between Chouteau and Chippewa, and between Jefferson and Kingshighway. Clothing and food pantry. Serves area between Chouteau and Chippewa, between Jefferson and Kingshighway. Computers, clothing, and other services available " www.i58ministries.org " 314-776-1410 " 2149 South Grand 63104 "Pantry is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10:00am-1:00pm. Isaiah 58 Ministries will continue to be open Monday – Friday, 10am – 1pm for pre-packaged bags of food. Excess produce and other food with be available every Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 11am – 1pm on tables located under the canopy."

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTERS

"4495 Forest Park Ave. 63108 314-535-6670 The Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC) are part of the federally-funded TRIO program and provides free educational counseling to assist individuals in furthering their education beyond high school. Call for an appointment. Educational Opportunity Center 1408 N Kingshighway Blvd., #107; 314-367-8100 4644 Gravois Ave; 314-352-4113 13 N Oaks Plaza 314-385-4005 East St. Louis, Illinois EOC 601 James R Thompson Blvd. Building B, Suite 2079 East St. Louis, IL. 62201 618- 482-6931"

Goodwill

Resources for ID Documents Many locations.
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RANKEN TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Construction skills training and more. Financial aid available.
Other websiteRanken Technical College

The Workforce Solutions Group

The Workforce Solutions Group of St. Louis Community College leverages education for growth in the knowledge economy by offering programs and services designed to advance people, businesses and communities. Develops industry-specific training in partnership with the college’s campuses and local employers to help adults retrain for in-demand occupations.
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