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Starting a Transitional Housing or Reentry Housing program for ex-offenders

by MarcusPicot, Window Shopper

  • Created: November 12, 2012, 10:23 am
  • Updated: November 12, 2012, 11:18 am
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I have a desire to open a transitional housing/halfway house for ex-offenders being released from prison. I would love to talk with somebody about this topic. I have written my business plan and have very little information in where to start to get it up and running. The information that I have read on the internet all give me different steps that I need to take to get the process rolling.Please note that Community members may not include personally identifiable information, such as phone numbers or email addresses, in posts.

 Thanks for reading and hope to hear from you soon.

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Psychroz12 | Window Shopper | 3/1/2013 - 12:32 am

I am interested in starting a transition housing program. Where would my
client base come from? Also, are there any grants or other financial
assistance available via the government?
Roslyn Reece, Ph.D

JGabriel | Community Moderator | 3/1/2013 - 2:08 pm

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I am interested in starting a transition housing program. Where would my client base come from? Also, are there any grants or other financial assistance available via the government?
Federal grants are typically aimed at specific industries and targeted causes identified by the government, such as scientific and medical research, conservation efforts, and so on. Check out this blog for more information. But other options, like loans, may be available to help. A good place to start is with one of SBA resource partners: SCORE, Small Business Development Centers or Women’s Business Centers. These organizations provide free business counseling and training. To find your nearest SBA resource partner, enter your zip code in our local assistance guide. Good luck!

BizResearcher | Window Shopper | 11/13/2012 - 11:15 am

You may want to share your business plan with a counselor at a small business
development center or a SCORE office. Their services are free and they can
recommend how best to proceed. As you have probably discovered, transitional
homes are highly licensed and regulated. You may also want to look into
establishing a non-profit to operate the home. That would enable you to
secure funding from outside sources and also limit your personal liability.

JGabriel | Community Moderator | 11/12/2012 - 11:20 am

Hi, check out the blog for a brief overview of the steps to take to start your own transitional housing facility. Another good place to start is with one of SBA resource partners: SCORE or Small Business Development Centers. These organizations provide free business counseling and training. To find your nearest SBA resource partner, enter your zip code in our local assistance guide.