Our Goal Community Re-Entry, in coordination with facility Case Managers, Pre-Release Specialists, Community Parole Officers, and community collaborations will enhance public safety by providing comprehensive re-entry strategies and interventions that assist each offender under community supervision. This balanced approach to offender management provides a continuum of intervention strategies while maintaining professionalism, accountability, and fiscal responsibility.
Community Re-Entry Statewide Contact Information
Colorado
Colorado Springs 888 Garden of the Gods (719) 633-1469 Ext. 16332325
Community Re-Entry
Denver Community Re-Entry Center 940 Broadway (303) 763-2481
Partnerships for Change
Englewood 3642 S. Galapago St. (303) 761-2670 Ext. 3001 Grand Junction 2516 Foresight Cir., Ste. 9 (970) 255-9126 Ext. 4151 Greeley 800 8th Ave, Jerome Building, Ste 140 (970) 356-0839 Ext. 3013 Fort Collins 3000 S. College Avenue, Suite 110 (970) 223-2232 Ext. 3015
Our Mission is to protect the citizens of Colorado by holding offenders accountable and engaging them in opportunities to make positive behavioral changes and become law abiding productive citizens.
Pueblo 310 East Abriendo, Suite D (719) 546-0009 Ext. 3021 Westminster 8800 Sheridan Blvd. (303) 426-6198 Ext. 4143 (303) 426-6198 Ext. 4128
The Department of Corrections Community Re-Entry Program serves recently released men and women throughout the State of Colorado
Who We Are
Services
Community Re-Entry provides assistance with stabilization and promotes personal accountability and responsibility for success in the community by offering evidence based practices, resources, and community collaborations to promote successful planning and community transition. These services and resources provide offenders the opportunity to be successful, responsible, proactive citizens who are accountable for their own behaviors.
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Case management and transitional planning
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Benefits planning (CICP, SSI/SSDI, Vocational Rehabilitation, food stamps, VA)
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Felon friendly housing assistance
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Medication assistance/ Health care referral
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Transportation assistance (bus tokens, bus passes, bicycles)
Community Re-Entry Specialists understand the unique challenges recently released offenders face and provide individualized services. The Statewide Pre-Release and Community Re-Entry Programs strive to provide a continuum of transition services from facility into the community through statewide partnerships Contact the Community Re-Entry Specialist in your area or follow the link through Parole and Community Services at: http://www.doc.state.co.us
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Work clothing and tools
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Winter coats, hats and gloves
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Services for specialized populations (disabled, severe mental health issues, dual diagnosed, sex offenders, females, veterans, etc.)
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Identification cards
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Backpacks with personal hygiene items
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Food boxes
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Referral for child support payment plans
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Referral for additional services to appropriate faith or community based organizations, state, county or local agencies
Skill Development
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Employment resources and classes specifically designed for released offenders
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Resume preparation and interview skills
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Career assessment, exploration & planning
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Job coaching & job search assistance with up to date job postings
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Specialized skill certification training courses based on current job market
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Information about the Federal Bonding & Work Opportunity Tax Credit programs
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GED preparation
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Fatherhood classes
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Referral for child support payment plans
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Special workshops to enhance success on parole
