Re-Entry & Transition

California Department of Correction and Rehabilitation - Division of Adult Parole Operations offers the following services for parolees currently under Adult Parole Supervision:

• Parolee Outpatient Clinic: provides therapy to those with a documented history of psychological issues. The clinic has a staff which includes a psychiatrist, psychologist and psychiatric social workers.
• Community Based: places parolees that have failed to benefit from less restrictive treatment programs into a community based residential treatment setting for intense drug treatment and counseling within a safe and clean environment.
• Reentry Center: provides nonresidential, supportive services (substance counseling, education, life skills, anger management, and job training) to parolees at increased risk of violating the conditions of their parole.

Computer Literacy Learning Center (CLLC) offers a computer-assisted instructional program designed to increase the literacy skills of parolees, resulting in increased employability and parolee success. The Learning Center is located within parole offices.

Teachers provide classroom instruction which focuses on basic proficiency in reading, writing and math skills. Students are placed in the CLLC according to their ability and proceed at their own pace, receiving training in life skills and employment competency, with a progression toward earning their GED.

California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) vision is to be a recognized leader in public service. The mission is to provide quality licensing and motor vehicle-related services to the public.

The two primary functions offered are registering vehicles and licensing drivers. The following functions are provided:

• Recording ownership (certificate of title)
• Maintaining driving records (accidents and convictions) of licensed drivers
• Issuing identification cards
• Registering and recording ownership of vessels
• Licensing and regulating driving and traffic violator schools and their instructors
• Licensing and regulating vehicle manufacturers, transporters, dealers, distributors, vehicle salespeople, and dismantlers

Discovery Challenge Academy is part of the California National Guard and is a five-and-a-half-month residential credit recovery program with a quasi-military aspect. During the academy, students will earn 65 high school credits, serve at least 40-hours of community service, and compete for scholarships. Every student will focus on the following Eight Core Components:

• Academic Excellence
• Leadership/Followership
• Health and Hygiene
• Physical Fitness
• Service to Community
• Job Skills
• Life-Coping Skills and Responsible Citizenship

This program is voluntary for those who are behind on credits or at risk of not graduating high school. Please call for more information.

Delancey Street Foundation is a self-help residential education center for former substance abusers and ex-convicts. There are about 1,000 residents located in six facilities throughout the country: New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Los Angeles and San Francisco (headquarters).

Residents usually stay from two to four years and learn academic and vocational skills, along with interpersonal social survival skills. The mission is to have each individual learn the values and attitudes necessary to function in mainstream society, drug and crime-free.

Federal Bonding Program was established by the U.S. Department of Labor in 1966 to provide Fidelity Bonds that guarantee honesty for “at-risk,” hard-to-place job seekers. The bonds cover the first six months of employment. There is no cost to the job applicant or the employer. In most states the bonds are made available through the state agency responsible for workforce matters. The Federal Bonding Program is a partnership between the U.S. Department of Labor and The McLaughlin Company, an insurance brokerage firm, as agent for Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America.

If you are seeking bonding services and/or a job you should call the following toll free number for 1) the location of the workforce office/one-stop center nearest your home and, 2) the telephone number of the State Bonding Coordinator for your state. In those states without a state bonding coordinator, callers will be referred to the nearest career center / one-stop center for employment assistance. In California, the contact information for the State Bonding Coordinator is:

(916) 657- 0055 fax

In San Joaquin County, interested individuals can obtain bonding services at any One Stop Center with EDD staff. The following San Joaquin County WorkNet One Stop Centers have EDD staff available to provide services:

CHD / Lodi WorkNet Center
631 East Oak Street
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-2081

Manteca WorkNet Center
2271 West Louise Avenue - Room 905
Manteca, CA 95337
(209) 239-3315

Stockton WorkNet Center
6221 West Lane - Suite 105
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 468-3500

Tracy WorkNet Center
543 West Grant Line
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 831-5002

Friends Outside has provided support for individuals and families during transition in order to reduce risk and improve wellbeing, including parenting education, employment preparation and search, planning and prioritizing, mentoring, and supporting hope for those who are struggling.

Services include:

Case Management & Mentoring - Personalized reentry plans help individuals rebuild stability and move forward. Support may include:

• Employment and housing assistance
• Basic needs support
• Parole/probation compliance
• Family reunification
• Sobriety and mental health support
• Anger management
• Referrals to community programs
• Warrant reduction assistance

Employment Readiness - Free services for anyone with past incarceration, focused on job readiness and overcoming employment barriers. Support includes:

• Resumes and applications
• Job search and interview practice
• Guidance on discussing criminal history
• Workplace communication skills
• Referrals to training programs
• Skill-building workshops

Group Education & Support - Small, professionally facilitated groups (in person or online) offer education and peer support. Topics include:

• Anger and conflict management
• Parenting
• Sobriety and dual diagnosis
• Financial literacy
• Support for families affected by incarceration

Support for Children & Families - helping families stay connected during incarceration and reunification. Services may include:

• Education about the justice system
• Information and referrals
• Family and topic-specific support groups
• Inclusion in a loved one’s case plan

Hedy Holmes Staffing Services specializes in permanent and temporary employment placement. Hedy Holmes also assist those individuals post-release/re-entry seeking employment.

Other locations:

• Lodi: 911 Industrial Way, Suite D
• Tracy: 324 East 11th Street, Suite A-1
• Modesto: 1620 North Carpenter Road, Suite C-22

PeopleReady provides job placement assistance to those seeking employment. Assistance is also provided to those seeking employment after being incarcerated.

The Ready To Work (RTW) program opens the doors of hope, transformation, and stability to formerly homeless and incarcerated men – rebuilding, restoring and revitalizing lives. At Ready To Work, the core of the social, economic, or addiction issues are addressed that have brought a participant to the program. With shelter, food, and basic safety issues being met, personal development and individual needs can be assessed, and students can begin the restoration process.

Ready To Work provides its clients:

• Transitional housing, three meals, and personal items in a safe environment
• Financial support for education and training programs that can lead to employment
• Paid work opportunities on community improvement crews
• Case management and other support services
• Assistance with driver and criminal records
• Links to permanent housing help at graduation

Please call or visit the website for more information. 

Rite of Passage California Foster Families is a private non-profit foster family agency licensed by the State of California to recruit, train and provide extensive services to foster/resource family homes. The goal is provide safe, ethical and loving homes for foster youth ages infant to 17 years. 24-hours per day, 7 days per week emergency support along with weekly home visits by a social worker with a masters degree are provided. In-home training for families is offered and reimbursement is given to all homes with children.

Root & Rebound’s mission is to support people navigating reentry and reduce the harms perpetuated by mass incarceration.

The following services are offered:

• "Roadmap to Reentry" education works to expand the knowledge of community-based organizations, government agencies, and people with conviction histories across the state of California. This education focuses on improving "reentry readiness" so that people in reentry and those who support are prepared to navigate hurdles to employment, housing, financial stability, family issues, and education.
• Technical Assistance: Reentry Legal Hotline & Prison Letter Writing provides technical assistance to people working through reentry barriers to improve readiness for the reentry process. Root & Rebound operates a reentry advice hotline every Friday between 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. It is open for anyone in California with reentry-related legal issues, questions, or concerns. The hotline number is (510) 279-4662. Inquiries are also responded to each week from people who are currently incarcerated, requesting the toolkit, resources and with specific legal questions. If assistance is needed and calling or going online is not an option, please write to Root & Rebound at: 1730 Franklin Street, Suite 300, Oakland, CA 94612.
• Policy Reform and Litigation: The policy advocacy and litigation strategies encourage federal, state, and local governments and agencies to create smarter reentry policies that promote the wellbeing of individuals and the communities. The litigation communicates the learnings on the ground to local and state governments and advocacy groups.

Root & Rebound also creates statewide and national reentry resources. Please visit the website to view the most recent publications.

Salvation Army, Stockton assists needy families with emergency food, clothing and furnishings when their homes have been destroyed by fire or any form of disaster or calamity. Salvation Army also provides assistance with paying for a PG&E bill through its Dollar Energy program. No requirements for the Youth Center.

Stockton Salvation Army sites:

• Adult Rehabilitation Center & Thrift Store: 1247 South Wilson Way, Stockton (209) 466-3871. There is a car lot featuring used and running cars ranging from $300 to $2,000
• Community Center: 1305 East Weber Avenue, Stockton (209) 948-8955
• Emergency Food Distribution: Monday and Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• PG&E screenings: Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

San Joaquin County Probation Department, Adult Division is a major partner in the justice system. While working with public and private entities, its goal is to increase opportunities for individuals at risk and offenders to experience success in socially and legally acceptable ways, using cost effective programming. For those who choose not to make positive changes, the Division will recommend and impose consequences, thereby holding offenders accountable and protecting public interest and safety. The Division also investigates and prepares the pre-sentence and pre-plea reports for trial court judges.

• Domestic Violence
• Sexual Abuse Offenders
• High Risk Clients
• State of the Art Telephone Reporting
• Evidence Based Practices
• Assessment Center
• Pretrial Assessment Unit
• Drug Testing
• DNA Collection
• Proposition 36 Unit

The San Joaquin County Probation Department Juvenile Detention Services provides secure supervision for youth awaiting Juvenile Court proceedings. Youth under 18 who commit a crime may be booked into Juvenile Hall by a law enforcement agency or by a probation officer when on probation. Upon appearing in Juvenile Court, a judge may release the youth, order detention pending adjudication, commit the youth to Juvenile Hall, Juvenile Camp, or the Work Project Program, or assign the Work Project Program without detention.

Juvenile Hall is a secure facility providing individual rooms for youth under age 18 who are awaiting court adjudication or have been committed by court order.

Juvenile Camp is a minimum‑security rehabilitation program with a one‑year minimum commitment, located on the grounds of Juvenile Hall. Eligibility generally includes youth ages 14–17 who are moderate‑high to high risk, wards of the Juvenile Court, not chemically dependent, not dangerous to others, physically and mentally able to participate, and ordered into the program by the court.

Work Project Program is an alternative to Juvenile Hall detention for youth age 13 and older. Eight hours of work project equals one day of detention. The program provides low‑cost maintenance of government property and is conducted on weekends from September through May and on weekdays from June through August.

When a Juvenile Court orders a youth age 17 or younger to be returned to parents residing outside San Joaquin County, transportation may be provided by the Juvenile Probation Division by car, bus, or air when parents or guardians lack the means to do so.

San Joaquin County Probation Department Juvenile Division is a partner in the Sierra Health Foundations Positive Youth Justice Initiative (PYJI). The San Joaquin Probation Department Juvenile Division protects the public and, if possible, rehabilitates its delinquent (juvenile) and criminal (adult) client. The Juvenile Division of the Probation Department is divided into Community Field Services and Juvenile Hall/Camp. Juvenile Probation works with over fifty public agencies and community based organizations to provide graduated levels of support for youth.

The following youth services are offered:

• Intake
• Informal probation
• Court probation
• Juvenile Court Work Program
• Intensive probation
• Gang Violence Intervention Program
• Juvenile Camp
• Out-of-Home Placement
• Out-of-State Placement
• Secure detention

Other important functions of the Juvenile Division of the Probation Department are step-parent adoptions, marriage consents for those under 18 years old and the sealing of juvenile records.

To find out whether a child is on probation, please call (209) 468-4000 during regular business hours. After hours, please call Juvenile Hall at (209) 468-4221.

The San Joaquin County Public Defender’s Clean Slate Program helps eligible individuals reduce or clear past criminal convictions to remove barriers to employment, housing, education, and access to public benefits. The program provides assistance with record clearance remedies such as expungements and other post‑conviction relief for San Joaquin County cases, reviewing eligibility and preparing petitions for the court on a client’s behalf.

Services are focused on people who have completed sentences and are no longer on probation or parole, with the goal of supporting successful reentry and improved quality of life through a cleaner criminal record.

San Joaquin County Recorder-County Clerk serves as custodian of public records, recorder of real property documents, and notary public bonds. The office also issues and registers marriage licenses, vital statistics, and other public documents.

The enactment of Senate Bill 1342 requires more documents be subject to the fee for the Real Estate Fraud Prosecution Trust Fund. The $8.00 Real Estate Fraud Prosecution Trust Fund fee will be applied to the documents listed below effective August 1, 2013. If any of these documents are recorded concurrently with a deed on which documentary transfer tax is paid the fee will not be applied to those documents.

Effective January 1, 2014, the fee for a Birth Certificate increased to $32.

Statements of Economic Interests: For a list of elected officers who file statements of economic interests with the county clerk, information about how to obtain copies of those statements and a link to the State of California’s Fair Political Practices Commission website, visit the Recorder–County Clerk’s website.

Service First of Northern California (SFNC) is a 501(c)(3) Non-profit Public Benefit Corporation that serves as an umbrella organization and operates ten community based programs. The "Service" focuses on the neediest individuals in the community. Supportive services are provided to individuals that are developmentally disabled, mentally ill, physically disabled, homeless Veterans, Social Security beneficiaries, and those struggling with addiction.

Services offered:

• Representative Payee Services in Modesto and Stockton
• Supportive Living Services for developmentally disabled consumers. Services are designed according to each consumer’s individual need and offered in Modesto and Stockton.
• The Ticket to Work Program is a voluntary program offered in Modesto and Stockton that allows Social Security beneficiaries to accept employment with the guarantee of maintaining medical services.
• Aquatic Therapy and Wellness Program is to help patients/clients with disabilities, injuries and/or illnesses to decrease pain and increase activities of daily living.
• “Options” Learning Center is an Adult Day Program serving VMRC consumers, is designed to improve the lives of the developmentally disabled.
• The Outpatient Drug Treatment Program is a State Medi-Cal certified program. In addition to treatment services, SFNC has a Parole/Probation Re-Entry Program and a DUI Program. Two locations are available.
• Service First Transportation Services is comprised of a fleet of three modified vans, all with wheelchair lifts, to accommodate wheelchair-bound passengers.
• SFNC’s Winslow Village Apartments, a 40-unit complex, is an affordable housing tax credit project. It is a designated complex for disabled adults, living independently, with support services.
• SFNC provides support services at Mayfair Apartments, a 43-unit complex, and Madison Arches Apartments, a 23-unit complex.
• SFNC participates in the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, a HUD project. Non-profit agencies purchase foreclosures, rehabilitate and re-sell the homes to income-eligible families.

Stellar Career College is a private career college that offers a student-centered, convenient approach to learning the practical skills needed to compete in today’s challenging job market. Career-focused programs emphasize hands-on training designed to prepare motivated individuals for successful program completion and graduation.

Stellar Career College provides some of the lowest tuition rates among private accredited colleges in the area, helping make high-quality, career-focused education more accessible and affordable. Programs are supported by hands-on instruction, industry-experienced instructors, and financial aid options for those who qualify.

The admissions process at Stellar Career College is structured to support informed decision-making and long-term success. The college prioritizes graduation and employment outcomes through vocational training designed for real-world careers. A diverse student population includes recent high school graduates as well as adults pursuing new career paths. Educational support, skills training, and career-focused programs help students move toward improved employment opportunities and long-term career goals.

Uneed2 is a non-profit organization that enables individuals to have an equal opportunity in education and career development by bridging the digital divide. The vision is to bridge the gap by assisting economically challenged individuals with technology to be competitive in the 21st-century economy and break the cycle of poverty. The goal is to allow them to have the same opportunity to reach their full potential as successful, productive and responsible citizens.

To accomplish these goals, Uneed2 Inc. provides computers and training, mentoring, job/entrepreneurial, internships and life skills development. Uneed2 strives to elevate the marketability and self esteem of these individuals through the computer training programs.

A Thrive Therapeutic Services provides mental health therapy in Tracy. Telehealth services are also available throughout the state of California.

Services are offered to children, adolescents, individuals, family, and groups.

WestCare California Specialized Treatment for Optimized Programming (STOP) offers case management, aftercare services, coordination and transportation to recently released parolees. Intensive case management services are provided for substance abusing parolees through placement, referral and coordination of services to community based treatment after they are released from substance abuse programs within California penal institutions. Placement services are offered in Stockton and Manteca. Email us at info.ca@westcare.com