Prison Transitioning Resources
Content added April 9, 2025
At Connections, we offer a holistic network of services designed to support individuals and families living in poverty on their journey to economic self-sufficiency. Central to our approach is lifelong mentoring, which serves as the foundation for building trust, accountability, and long-term success. Our comprehensive model integrates evidence-based practices that address all aspects of a person's life—including employment, education, housing, health, and personal development.
We have an online referral form for partners to complete with potential participants - Referral. Once we receive the referral, our Training Facilitator reaches out to discuss upcoming classes and ensure we are the best fit for their needs.
601 Business Loop 70W, Suite 218
Columbia, MO 65201
(636) 940-8027
Content added Jan. 27, 2025
Missouri Vocational Enterprises is driven by the success of the individuals that were once incarcerated within the Department of Corrections and were able to receive meaningful employment upon release.
Our unique program is tailored to offenders to help them acquire vocational skills and job skill education. Missouri Vocational Enterprise's success isn't just about the high quality of the products that are created, but it's about the people who make those products! We believe in service and see the value in Missouri's offender population.
They sell hundreds of manufactured products: bed & bath, chemicals and dispensers, consumables, chairs, clothing, textiles, engraving and fine arts, flags, furniture, metal products, printing, signs, decals, stickers. Products list.
Fathers and father-figures
Content updated June 25, 2025
Good Dads offers a variety of resources for fathers and father-figures, including fatherhood skills classes, events, workplace programs and a huge library of online resources like blogs, podcasts and conversation starters.
Any and all fathers can benefit from Good Dads resources. Dads with students in elementary schools will love participating in Good Dads Strong Schools, a monthly before-school activity focused on building relationships and character. Working fathers can dive into relevant fatherhood topics in our Essential Good Dads Playbook, Fundamentals for Good Dads. Fathers facing challenges to being Good Dads, histories of incarceration, persistent poverty, addiction or child support challenges, are welcome to participate in our rigorous responsible fatherhood program, New Pathways for Good Dads.
Love Columbia Center
1209 E. Walnut St
Columbia, MO 65201
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon-Fri
Email: hannah@gooddads.com
(417) 501-8867 x 300
Content updated Nov. 7, 2024
Once Fallen is a resource for “Registered Citizens” (people required to register as sex offenders) and includes a list of housing resources by state.
Content updated Oct 18, 2023
The Technology Education Program is for women who have been recently released from jail or prison. The program teaches computer skills that are important for job participation and career advancement such as Microsoft office, personal branding, and website creation and management. The program is free to participate in and in order to qualify participants must:
Identify as female
Be 18 years of age or older
Have served time in jail or prison
Live in Kansas or Missouri or served time in a Kansas or Missouri jail or prison
View the website to learn about the course topics.
Content updated May 17, 2025
A one-stop-shop for people recently released from jail or prison, and those under supervision in the criminal justice system.
Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
1621 Towne Dr Suite G
573-607-9372
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Content updated Feb. 26, 2025
Powerhouse was established in 2008 with a mission to “prepare and equip individuals for economic and life challenging situations as it relates to their personal growth and development.” Since its inception, Powerhouse has focused on providing relevant programs and services that positively impact the social, economic, and health- related needs of residents in Central Missouri. In keeping with its mission, Powerhouse has implemented programs focusing on positive youth development, strengthening families, responsible fatherhood, transportation, food insecurity, mental and behavioral health, substance use disorder and treatment, community development, and access to care.
Columbia Location:
601 Business Loop 70 W. Ste. 214 B
Columbia, MO 65202
Janice Brooks jbrooks@pwrhousecdc.org
573-208-7685
Update 2/26/25 - Now enrolling for the After School Program, Feb. 10th -May 23rd 2025, See flyer for details.
Content updated Nov. 15, 2024
Our mission is to rebuild shattered lives through a "Program of Action" by teaching spiritual principles which are rooted and grounded in the Holy and Living Word of God.
Jefferson City, MO 65102
417-559-7068
Email: housing@thehealinghouseandnewbeginnings.org
Housing phone number: 573-645-2501
Brochure
Application form
Men Only - Sober Living - Reentry
Content updated May 24, 2024
In2Action, a certified Missouri Department of Mental Health outpatient substance use treatment program, specializes in aiding individuals who are currently justice-involved meaning they are presently on probation or parole and have a historical substance use disorder. This criterion is essential for acceptance into the program.
Dan Hanneken, Director if in2Action, can be reached at 573-424-4388 or email dan@in2action.org
For residential information call David at 573-818-4432 or email daver@in2action.org