3.2 Re-Entry Plan

3.2 Develop a comprehensive and coordinated countywide re-entry plan that works to support residents returning to their communities from detention, jail, and prison by removing structural barriers to housing, economic security, and opportunity, including the negative impacts of criminal and juvenile records.

Lead Department: Justice Advisory Council

FY24 Highlighted Accomplishments:

• Received Board approval for four new rental assistance provider agreements under the Cook County Reconnect program for returning residents.
• Renewed the Racial Equity Cohort program to begin planning for the second cohort.

Implementation Status: On track – meaningful progress advanced