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A Critical Loss for Reentry Services in Connecticut
This June, state leaders removed $1.5 million in funding that was slated to support reentry centers across Connecticut, including those in Hartford, Waterbury, Bridgeport, New Britain, New Haven and New London.
Without this funding, programs are already forced to scale back services, turn people away, and lay off staff. The consequences are immediate and profound:
- More people will experience homelessness after leaving prison
- Higher risk of relapse, overdoses, and untreated mental health challenges
- Increased public safety concerns, more will return to incarceration, and the citizens of CT will incur more costs
Why Reentry Centers Matter
Reentry centers provide more than services — they are lifelines. Every day, they help individuals returning home from incarceration find housing, secure jobs, access healthcare, and rebuild their lives. Strong reentry services make our communities safer, healthier, and more resilient.
As our Executive Director, Beth Hines, has said:
“Homelessness is going to increase, more deaths from overdoses, more mental health crises, and the number returning to incarceration will grow. The residual effect of all of this is significant.”
What You Can Do
We need your voice. Please urge your state legislators to take action by calling a special session to restore this critical funding.
Here’s how you can help:
- Contact your legislators today – Tell them to support restoring the $1.5 million for reentry centers.
- Share your story – If you’ve been impacted by reentry services, let your representatives know why they matter.
- Spread the word – Share this page with friends, family, and colleagues.
Together, We Can Restore Hope
This isn’t just about funding. It’s about ensuring that people returning home have the tools to succeed — and that our communities remain safe and strong.
In a recent NPR Interview that our Executive Director, Beth Hines, participated in on this topic, State Senator, Gary Winfield, told listeners that when he receives just a few emails on an issue he knows it is important to his constituents.
Take action now: Contact the Governor and your legislator to call for a special session and prioritize restoring funding for reentry services. Email Governor Lamont or call his office at 860-566-4840. Let him know that you support the $1.5M in state funding for CPA and other organizations in the state that provide these vital reentry services.
How to contact your legislator:
- “Find Your Legislator”
- Click on your State Representative and Senator and find the “Contact” section on their website
- Let them know that you support the $1.5m in state funding for CPA and other organizations in the state that provide these vital reentry services
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