Reentry Resources in Delaware (2025 Directory)
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Overview
Delaware’s reentry system is coordinated through the Delaware Department of Correction and the Office of Reentry, which connects individuals to housing, case-management, and employment support before and after release. Transitional housing capacity is limited, so referrals often flow through state partners, local nonprofits, and faith-based programs. Workforce help is available through Delaware JobLink, Department of Labor programs, and employer-supported training initiatives.
Record-clearing and expungement support runs through the Delaware Office of Defense Services, Legal Aid, and statewide Clean Slate partners. Expect eligibility screening and documentation requirements for housing and employment assistance. Community reentry coalitions in Wilmington and other counties help coordinate services, making early contact and release planning especially important in Delaware.
Housing Assistance
| Program / Organization | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Center for Justice | Delaware Center for Justice – Transitional reentry housing referrals & peer support for ex-offenders in DE. | Visit |
| The Way Home, Inc. | The Way Home Inc. – Transitional housing & wrap-around support for individuals exiting prison in DE. | Visit |
| Wilmington HOPE Commission | Wilmington HOPE Commission – Full-spectrum reentry program (housing referrals, jobs) for returning citizens in Wilmington, DE. (Comming soon) | Visit |
Job & Employer Programs
| Program / Organization | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmington HOPE Commission | Job readiness & workforce development for returning citizens in Wilmington. | Visit |
| Goodwill of Delaware – Reentry Employment Program | Goodwill of Delaware – Job-readiness & placement for returning citizens. | Visit |
| Pathways to Apprenticeship (P2A Delaware) | P2A Delaware – Union-based construction job training for under-represented & reentry workers. | Visit |
Legal Help & Record Clearing
| Organization | Services | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Office of Defense Services (Delaware) | Public defender agency and legal-aid resource offering expungement support & indigent defense. | Visit |
| APEX Program (Delaware Dept. of Labor) | XAPEX Program – Expungement & pardon assistance for individuals with criminal histories in DE. | Visit |
| Clean Slate Delaware – Expungement Hub | Clean Slate Delaware – State-wide record-sealing resource hub & legal clinic referrals for returning citizens. | Visit |
Credit & Financial Support
| Program | Focus | Website |
|---|---|---|
| $tand By Me (State of Delaware) | Stand By Me Delaware – Free financial coaching & credit-building support for Delaware residents. | Visit |
| Clarifi | Clarifi – Nonprofit credit counseling & debt-management serving DE, PA & NJ. | Visit |
| West End Neighborhood House – Financial Empowerment | Credit & budgeting help for Delaware residents in transition. | Visit |