REENTRY SUPPORT, TRAINING AND OPPORTUNITY
A New Chapter Starts With the Right Support
From Incarceration to Transformation — One Step at a Time
COCAS ReEntry Programs help justice-impacted individuals prepare for successful community reentry through planning, housing navigation, employment support, behavioral-health services, recovery resources, family support, education and career pathways.
Services vary by state, county, participant needs, eligibility, funding and program availability. Applying does not guarantee housing, employment, financial assistance, certification or admission into a specific training program.
Who The Program Supports
Reentry is not one path
COCAS ReEntry Programs serve a wide range of participants with respectful, person-first language.
People Preparing for Release
Planning for a safe return before release.
Recently Released Individuals
Immediate stabilization and next steps.
People on Probation
Support that meets supervision requirements.
People on Parole
Navigation and coordination with parole terms.
People With Prior Convictions
Rebuilding beyond a record.
People Returning From Jail
Short-term reentry and reconnection.
People Returning From Prison
Long-term reentry planning and support.
Young Adults With Justice-System Involvement
Early reconnection to opportunity.
Veterans
Coordinated veteran reentry resources.
Parents Rebuilding Family Relationships
Family reunification support pathways.
People Experiencing Homelessness
Housing navigation and stabilization.
People Recovering From Substance Use
Recovery support and referrals.
People Needing Behavioral-Health Support
Screening and referral to care.
People Seeking Employment or Training
Career assessment and employer connections.
People Needing Identification or Benefits
Document and benefits navigation.
Families Supporting a Returning Citizen
Support for family members walking alongside.
Reentry Programs
A continuum of transformation and trades
Each program has its own page and booking flow. Applying does not guarantee admission.
Noble Rebirth MRT
Our flagship Moral Reconation Therapy curriculum for justice-involved individuals.
Navigating New Worlds
Reintegration readiness for life and technology after release.
Rising From the Ashes
Trauma-informed transformation for those rebuilding from the ground up.
Rebuild America: Construction
Pre-apprentice construction trades training with OSHA certification.
Rebuild America: Automotive
Automotive technician fundamentals and ASE-aligned certification prep.
Rebuild America: Financial
Financial literacy, credit repair, and pathways into financial-sector roles.
Rebuild America: Farming
Regenerative agriculture training on working community farmland.
Rebuild America: Job Readiness
The universal on-ramp: résumés, interviews, and employer connections.
Rebuild America: Real Estate
Property management, maintenance, and pathways to licensure.
Core Reentry Services
Whole-person support
Delivery status is shown for every service. Only verified and active capabilities are published.
Release Planning
COCAS Direct ServiceIdentification Replacement
Navigation OnlyHousing and Shelter Navigation
Navigation OnlyEmployment Support
COCAS Direct ServiceEducation and Training
Contracted PartnerBenefits Navigation
Navigation OnlyTransportation
Community ReferralBehavioral-Health Support
Contracted PartnerSubstance-Use Recovery
Community ReferralMedical-Care Coordination
Navigation OnlyFamily Reunification Support
COCAS Direct ServiceLegal-Resource Referral
Information OnlyProbation and Parole Coordination
COCAS Direct ServiceClothing and Work Supplies
Community ReferralFood Support
ME Living Direct ServiceBanking and Financial Education
COCAS Direct ServiceLife Skills
COCAS Direct ServicePeer Support
COCAS Direct ServiceCase Management
COCAS Direct ServiceLong-Term Stabilization
COCAS Direct ServiceReentry Roadmap
From stabilization to long-term stability
Phase 1
Immediate Stabilization
- •Safe release destination
- •Identification
- •Food
- •Clothing
- •Medication access
- •Transportation
- •Emergency shelter
- •Phone and communication
- •Immediate safety needs
Phase 2
Documents and Benefits
- •State identification
- •Birth certificate
- •Social Security card
- •Medicaid
- •SNAP
- •Disability-benefit referrals
- •Veterans resources
- •Banking access
Phase 3
Health and Recovery
- •Primary care
- •Behavioral-health screening
- •Therapy referral
- •Substance-use treatment
- •Medication coordination
- •Peer support
- •Recovery housing
Phase 4
Housing
- •Shelter
- •Transitional housing
- •Supportive housing
- •Rapid rehousing
- •Rental applications
- •Housing documents
- •Landlord navigation
- •Housing-retention planning
Phase 5
Employment and Training
- •Career assessment
- •Resume
- •Interview preparation
- •Work clothing
- •Transportation
- •Training
- •Employer matching
- •Retention support
Phase 6
Long-Term Stability
- •Budgeting
- •Credit education
- •Family relationships
- •Community support
- •Continued healthcare
- •Legal compliance
- •Career advancement
- •Permanent housing
- •Personal goals
Questions
Common questions about reentry support
What is COCAS ReEntry Programs?
COCAS ReEntry Programs help justice-impacted individuals prepare for successful community reentry through planning, housing navigation, employment support, behavioral-health services, recovery resources, family support, education and career pathways.
Who can apply?
Adults preparing for release, recently released individuals, people on probation or parole, people with prior convictions, veterans, people experiencing homelessness, people recovering from substance use, and families supporting a returning citizen may apply. Applying does not guarantee services or admission.
Does COCAS guarantee housing or employment?
No. COCAS provides reentry screening, planning, supportive services, navigation, training connections, referrals and follow-up based on eligibility, location and program availability. Housing, employment, benefits, certification and admission are not guaranteed.
Do I need to share my full criminal history to apply?
No. A preliminary request does not require disclosure of graphic trauma or a detailed criminal history. Probation or parole information is collected only when operationally necessary.
From incarceration to transformation.
One step at a time — start your plan today.
COCAS provides reentry screening, planning, supportive services, navigation, training connections, referrals and follow-up based on eligibility, location and program availability.