Criminal Justice Ministry (CJM)

Religious foundations. Services are segregated by gender identity, but CJM staff have confirmed services are meant to be trans inclusive. Folks will be placed according to the gender they identify with and those who are nonbinary should have the option to select placement that feels most comfortable to them.

Works with prison inmates and their families to provide various services. Ask your parole officer to send a referral to CJM Direct Services Criminal Justice Ministry for short-term assistance, including welcome backpacks, bus passes, clothing vouchers, etc.

Free anger management classes for anyone that might need them for probation or parole. Call the main number for dates and times.

Foundations First Housing (reentry housing programs with a full year of housing and support for those working full time):

1. Foundations First Veterans’ Housing

• TaWanda Johnson, Foundations First Housing for Veterans Program Coordinator Email: TaWandaJ@cjmstlouis.org, TEL:(314) 224-8886 If you’re interested in learning more about program one or would like to apply, call or email TaWanda Johnson.

2. Foundations First Men’s Housing

• Stephanie Moore, Director of Reentry Programs Email: stefaniem@cjmstlouis.org, TEL: (314) 878-3482 If you’re interested in learning more about Foundations First for Men, call or email the Reentry Director.

3. Foundations First Women’s Housing

• If you’re interested in learning more about Foundations First for Men, call or email the Reentry Director (above).

FIRST Services(help folks coming home from jail or prison with the basics to get through those first few days):

• Bus passes, clothing, backpacks filled with hygiene items, emergency medicine, rental assistance, and referrals to places that help with jobs, food, and legal support. Right now, services are available by appointment only.