Safe Housing, Recovery, and Reentry Services

Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Education Program, Inc. proposes to implement the Turning Point Safe Housing project in Los Angeles, California. The purpose of the Turning Point Safe Housing project is to provide housing and comprehensive wrap-around reentry supportive services to empower formerly incarcerated women, promoting family unification and fostering personal, emotional, and economic growth and improve the functioning of the criminal justice system. This project will support these women by offering safe and stable housing and all necessary resources for successful reentry into the community. Project activities include providing housing and all the supportive services necessary to empower formerly incarcerated women to success and stability and for family unification by providing them with pickups from jail or prison, transportation to appointments, referrals to community services/assistance, and advocacy to navigate those systems. They receive all the necessities of daily living, including healthy meals, clothing, and toiletries. The project will also provide access to onsite 12-step recovery programs, family reunification services, personal and family counseling, job training, employment and educational opportunities, legal services, computer training, personal and leadership development, financial planning, communication-building workshops, and assistance in securing permanent housing. These services are designed to facilitate self-sufficiency and economic prosperity.

Referrals will also be made to community partners who provide medical and mental health services, academic planning and support, vocational training, technology and computer skills training, leadership development, and recreational opportunities. These partnerships enhance the breadth and depth of services available to the women, ensuring they receive comprehensive support tailored to their unique needs.

The expected outcomes of the project include housing approximately 60 women annually, providing 100% of residents and an additional 50 women in aftercare with access to wraparound re-entry services supportive services. The intended beneficiaries of this project are formerly incarcerated women in Los Angeles County. By addressing both the immediate needs and the root causes of their engagement with the criminal justice system, Turning Point aims to reduce the risk of recidivism and promote long-term stability and independence for these women. Through the Turning Point Safe Housing project, formerly incarcerated women will be equipped with the tools and resources necessary to rebuild their lives, achieve self-sufficiency, and positively reintegrate into their communities.