Reentry Kingmaker Guide-Localized Reentry Assistance

Example

A user recently released from a California correctional facility needs to apply for a social security card. The Guide provides instructions on how to obtain a card from the Social Security Administration, including a list of required documents and contact information for local SSA offices.

Scenario

A user in Los Angeles enters their zip code and receives localized directions on obtaining their social security card, including the address of the nearest SSA office, document requirements, and links to official forms.

Example

A woman in Detroit seeking stable housing after release enters her zip code and receives information about local transitional housing programs, including contact details for the Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries.

Scenario

A user inputs their zip code and the Guide displays a curated list of housing programs, shelters, and transitional housing providers near their location, enabling the user to connect with the right service swiftly.

Example

A recently released individual in Miami looking for employment opportunities uses the Guide to find training programs. The Guide directs them to CareerSource South Florida, where they can attend resume workshops and apply for job placements.

Scenario

A user in Miami seeking employment support inputs their zip code and finds a list of job training organizations, including CareerSource, with details on upcoming workshops, career counseling sessions, and application assistance.

Example

A young man in Chicago aiming to finish his GED finds local GED prep courses via the Guide, which directs him to Olive-Harvey College for free classes and testing.

Scenario

A user seeking educational resources inputs their zip code and discovers nearby community colleges and adult education programs, allowing them to pursue GED preparation or higher education.

Example

A parent in Houston reconnecting with their children uses the Guide to locate family counseling services, leading them to the Houston Area Urban League.

Scenario

A user inputs their zip code and finds family reunification programs, counseling services, and parenting workshops near their location, supporting family reintegration.

Example

A man in Baltimore struggling with anxiety after incarceration uses the Guide to find mental health resources, including Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center's Community Psychiatry Program.

Scenario

A user inputs their zip code and the Guide provides a curated list of mental health clinics, peer support groups, and telehealth options, enabling them to access appropriate care.

Example

A woman in San Francisco seeking affordable transportation to a new job finds discounted transit passes via the Guide, leading her to the Clipper START program.

Scenario

A user in need of transportation assistance inputs their zip code and the Guide provides information about local programs offering discounted public transit fares, ride-sharing vouchers, or community-based shuttle services.