 Announcing a New Funding Opportunity
The Justice Advisory Council (JAC) and the Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) announced a new reentry initiative that will provide rental assistance and services for returning residents. Under this American Rescue Plan Act funded initiative, $8 million dollars will be available for organizations to provide qualifying wraparound services to individuals returning to their communities following a period of incarceration.
The following categories of services are eligible for funding:
- Case Management Services including needs assessments, transition planning, connecting to and navigating services and support
- Legal Support including expungement, petitions and record sealing
- Housing Access Advocacy including assistance with finding housing, communicating with landlords and advocating for legal rights
- Employment Supports including job readiness training, job placement and entrepreneurship opportunities
- Healthcare Services including physical, mental and behavioral health services and substance abuse support
- Educational Supports including GED and literacy programs, certification programs and special education services
To apply for funding, organizations that offer eligible services will respond to a Request for Qualifications which will be open from February 1 - March 7, 2023. For more information, visit cookcountyil.gov/JACGrants.
Information Session
Wednesday, January 25, 2023, 1pm - Register Here
The virtual information session will provide an overview of the funding opportunity, eligibility criteria, the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process, and will include an opportunity for questions.
" When we connect returning residents to housing and supportive services, we provide the stability they need to be successful. Previously incarcerated residents can become leaders and change makers in their communities and we are incredibly proud to be increasing access to the services that help make this possible." - Avik Das, Executive Director
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