Programs For Convicted Felons – Why enter a program?
Life outside the bars can seem to be littered with hurdles for convicted felons and ex-offenders. To be successful on the outside it is going to take more than luck. Most people find that programs for convicted felons/Reentry Programs can offer many wonderful resources to help you get back on the straight and narrow. If you can combine a program with hard work and determination then you can accomplish anything you put your mind to!
Programs For Convicted Felons
See our complete list of reentry programs for felons here.
Choosing a program does not mean you are weak, helpless or incapable. The only thing that it means is that you want better life for yourself and that you do not want to be in prison ever again. I mean really… can anyone blame you for not wanting to go back to prison? I don’t think so! All too often convicted felons return back to prison in an endless cycle of incarceration. There are two basic reasons that exist that explain this; either you do not care about staying on the right side of the law or you do but can not find a job, housing or other basic needs that all people take for granted.
Programs for convicted felons and ex-offenders can offer a host of support and help. These services can range from helping you get identification to finding companies that hire felons. Most programs have connections to different organizations and to jobs that hire felons. This can give you a huge advantage in getting your foot in the door. Even if you do not pick up a great job at least it is some money coming in and you then can look for something better in the future. Many apartment complexes will not rent to a convicted felon but there are programs that exist that deal with short term emergency housing for felons and long term living arrangements.
Goodwill
Goodwill industries has great programs for for convicted felons that range from training, jobs and other help. They have been helping felons and ex-offenders for many years dating back to 1902. They are very, very good at what they do and is one of the best programs that you can be in. Another great thing about goodwill is that they have thousands of locations all over the united states.
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army also has a great program for felons. They provide housing, work programs as well as therapy and spiritual care. They have helped turn around millions of lives, you can read about many of the success stories on there website.
Other Programs
Our organization, Help For Felons has tons of useful resources and information. Other programs for convicted felons can be found on our Reentry Programs page. You can search by state for programs and resources that may be able to help you out in a tremendous way. Why go at it alone when there is free help out there?
My name is steven. I have been out of prison know for about six months. C an some one please tell me anyone who may be able to help me get a truck so I can get to work. I have had to let two very good paying jobs go by because I could not get there. I need a truck please help.
I would like to inform you of our felon assistance programs. We are BTC Building Brighter Futures, located here in Kansas City, Mo. Our organization helps ex-felons, those about to be released, undereducated, underemployed, and other “at risk” persons with, job placement assistance, resume writing, substance abuse evaluations and referrals, HIV/AIDS Counseling, rental housing, rent w/option to buy homes, and with the help of donors, we are trying to open Transistional Living shelters for people who are just being released into the community, with no place to go. If at all possible, we would like for you to place us… Read more »
hello
thank you for opening the doors for people that have felonies. My son have 3 felons and in May will be 1 year that he is been out of jail. I am so sad to see him fighting to get a job and then sad because he cannot get one. is there is a program here is Jacksonville Florida that you know?
thank you again. May God Bless all of you.
I’m here in phoenix can you help me find help for ex offenders like myself my email address is [email protected] help please.
Do you have resources for Virginia? My daughter got a felony DUI 9 years ago after her brother committed suicide. 2 years ago she was pulled over @ a small mini tazor was found stuck beyween the seats. She was charged with a dicharhabe weapon & served 4 & a half months. She had not been able to get a job because she is a ‘felon” & feels helpless. She has a 6 yr old & 4 month old & really needs some help. Please& thank you-
HELLO HOLLIS JOHN I LIVE IN TEXAS AND I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR RESOURCES LIKE YOU TO HELP ME AS WELL ARE THERE ANY PROGRAMS LIKE YOURS HERE IN TEXAS IF SO HELP ME PLEASE I HAVE BEEN RELEASE SINCE 2006 AND HAVE NO GOOD LUCK JUST HELP IF CAN THANKS
My son is finishing up his time in the half way house after being in prison for three years for a robbery it was the first time he has ever been in trouble. He now has a felon on his record. I am looking for programs for him , job placement, support groups, college, housing etc. He is twenty- five. We need help in North Carolina
Hi go to the goodwill they have programs and the salvation offers programs for felons. Let me know how it goes
I’ve have a felon on my record, I served 10 years and has been free for 2 years. I’m trying hard to find a place to call home. I can’t find anyone that will rent to me. I’m a working homeless person. I just need a chance. Can anyone one help me?
Try looking here and see if there is something in your area.
https://helpforfelons.org/reentry-programs-ex-offenders-state
Hi Alicia –
I am working with a few people to form a non-profit. I also do resume writing for ex-offenders. When you can, email me at [email protected]
Thank you,
Jada
Hi I want to help , may be even start my own non profit . My husband will be home from prison in 2018 . Please point me in the write direction
Hello ,
My name is Matthew with Grace Realty. I can try to help you find a place. Give me a call or e-mail. 512-270-9259
or [email protected]
Plz go to the salvation army in ur town u can pay 48.00 a week there u share bunksrooms and sjowers but its better than what u have
I’ve have a felon on my record, I served 10 years and has been free for 2 years. I’m trying hard to find a place to call home. I can’t find anyone that will rent to me. I’m a working homeless person. I just need a chance. Can anyone one help me.
Try looking here and see if there is something in your area.
https://helpforfelons.org/reentry-programs-ex-offenders-state
Hello first off I would like to thank you for being so kind as to offer this kind of website to people in need.I never imagined that I’d be in this situation but bad things happen to good people and when times got desperate I screwed up I have a Grand Larson charge and two accounts of assault and battery which i didn’t commit and with bad l we gal advice I thought since it was my first offense I’d have no issues pleaing guilty to the charges I was already struggling financially and needed this to come out as… Read more »
We will take a look and see what we can find.
Take a look at our jobs page. We just updated everything. Maybe an online/work from home job would be good. At least it would be some income for you while you keep looking.
https://helpforfelons.org/companies-that-hire-felons/
I am a stepmom filtering through all resources to help my stepson plan a parole/probation plan and help him get a re-entry program for when he is released, looking at mid-2016 release. Thank you for the valuable information. Any help for New Mexico is very welcome.
Thank you for the compliments. Your stepson is very lucky to have someone trying to help him and support him. In our experience attitude is everything for someone being released, well about 75% of it anyway. I will take a look into New Mexico and see if I can find anything new for you. If I do I will update the page, add it to this comment and shoot you an email. Ask his probation officer when it comes time, some officers are really great and want to see people succeed and some just suck. Worth a shot though when… Read more »
November 15, 2012I am a young ex-offender at the age of 26 but I have spent 86 of the last 106 months in prosin and I think this site and its mission is honorable and encouraging. Especially for someone like me, I have spent the majority of my life with dreams of being self sufficient and successful but with very little hope that I would be able to become either of these things until recently. I was involved in the start of a company after the first time I got out of prosin but did not have the business support… Read more »
Thank you so much for the wonderful comments. You have an amazing attitude which is 75% of the battle. We wish you all the best and stay strong!