Reentry Resources in Maryland (2025 Directory)
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Overview
Maryland offers a solid network of reentry programs aimed at helping individuals return home with stability, dignity, and real opportunity. The state focuses on housing support, workforce development, legal services, and financial coaching, with strong collaboration between government agencies, nonprofits, and community-based partners.
Key supports include returning-citizen employment programs, transitional housing options, community mediation services, and statewide legal aid. Maryland also benefits from urban resources in Baltimore and strong county-level services throughout the state.
If you’re returning to Maryland, know this: you’re not alone. There are programs designed to help you rebuild, get connected, and move forward one step at a time.
Housing Assistance
| Program / Organization | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| 180 Homeshare | Matching recently‐released individuals (“home seekers”) with host community members sharing a residence. One room per person; shared common areas. | Visit |
| F.A.C.E. Organization | Transitional housing for men returning from incarceration, plus wrap-around services (job readiness, peer support, substance misuse referrals) | Visit |
| Volunteer of America – Residential Re-entry Center | Temporary housing for adult men & women referred by the Federal Bureau of Prisons / U.S. Pretrial Services at 5000 E. Monument St., Baltimore. | Visit |
Job & Employer Programs
| Program / Organization | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland Re-entry Initiative (Maryland Dept. of Labor) | Supports job-seekers with criminal records through Maryland’s American Job Centers. Offers training, resume help and employer incentives like bonding and WOTC. | Visit |
| Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake – SEETTS Program | Job training, paid transitional work and placement support for returning citizens across Baltimore and nearby counties. | Visit |
| Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corp. – Re-Entry Initiative | County program offering job search help, training and employer connections for individuals reentering the workforce. | Visit |
Legal Help & Record Clearing
| Organization | Services | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland Legal Aid (statewide) | Free civil legal help statewide, including expungement clinics, housing issues and family law. Income-based eligibility. | Visit |
| Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service (MVLS) | Pro bono civil legal help for low-income Marylanders, including expungement support, debt issues and housing problems. | Visit |
| Shore Legal Access (Eastern Shore) | Legal help for residents on Maryland’s Eastern Shore: expungement, housing, debt and family law. Good rural coverage option. | Visit |
Credit & Financial Support
| Program | Focus | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Bank On (Maryland) | A coalition connecting residents to safe-and-affordable bank accounts and basic banking services — especially helpful for those rebuilding after incarceration. | Visit |
| Baltimore City Financial Empowerment Center | Free one-on-one financial counseling: debt reduction, credit building, safe banking access — no income threshold required. | Visit |
| InCharge Debt Solutions – Maryland | Free nonprofit credit‐counseling and debt-management services for Maryland residents. Helps with credit card debt, unsecured loans, and offers a budget plan to rebuild financial stability. | Visit |