Reentry Resources in Connecticut (2025 Directory)
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Overview
Connecticut has a strong coordinated reentry network focused on housing, jobs and record-clearing. The state runs Reentry Welcome Centers in cities like Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport and Waterbury to connect returning citizens to transitional housing, job training, ID assistance and benefits support. Workforce partners offer certifications and placement in fields like manufacturing, healthcare and trades. Connecticut’s Clean Slate law and pardon process provide real paths to clearing records and reducing hiring barriers.
Start by contacting your closest Welcome Center, securing ID and housing support, then plugging into job programs and legal help early. The state’s reentry coalition and community nonprofits make it easier to rebuild stability fast.
Housing Assistance
| Program / Organization | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Reentry Collaborative / Reentry Welcome Centers | State-coordinated reentry support hubs providing housing navigation, case management, referrals, and stabilization resources. | Visit |
| New Haven Reentry Resource Guide | Transitional and supportive housing, including reentry-focused beds, case management and “shelter-to-stability” services. | Visit |
| Columbus House (Supportive Housing & Reentry Beds) | Transitional and supportive housing including reentry-focused beds; case management, shelter to stability programs. | Visit |
Job & Employer Programs
| Program / Organization | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| The WorkPlace – Platform to Employment Re-Entry | State-wide program for formerly incarcerated individuals offering job-readiness training, career development, support services and employer placement. | Visit |
| Capital Workforce Partners – Best Chance Program | Education & training program targeting ex-offenders: work readiness, certifications, job placement and employer pipelines in the CT region. | Visit |
| Community Partners in Action (CPA) Re-entry Employment Services | Offers employment assistance, work-release partnerships and re-entry job support for returning citizens across Connecticut. | Visit |
Legal Help & Record Clearing
| Organization | Services | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Legal Services (CLS) | Free civil legal help for low-income residents; record erasure help, housing issues, benefits, employment barriers | Visit |
| New Haven Legal Assistance Association (NHLAA) | Legal help for housing, employment rights, discrimination, and barriers for individuals with criminal history | Visit |
| Greater Hartford Legal Aid | Civil legal support for housing, records, employment, benefits, and reentry support | Visit |
Credit & Financial Support
| Program | Focus | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Bank On (Connecticut) | Safe checking, account access | Visit |
| CT Financial Empowerment Centers | Free coaching: debt & credit rebuild | Visit |
| CT Money School | Financial education + coaching referrals | Visit |