Irma's Place - Transitional Reentry Program offered at New Connections - Pierce County
Provides a supportive reentry home for formerly incarcerated women who are experiencing homelessness for up to six months. Women are assisted in locating permanent housing, employment, education, healthcare, and other needed resources.
Location
613 S 15th St, Tacoma, WA 98405
Website
Hours
M-F, 9am-5pm.
Application process
For those incarcerated, participating in alternative sentencing or work release programs: - Fill out an application and request that a counselor, or other staff-person, scan and submit the application via e-mail. - Applications may also be mailed using the United States Postal Service (USPS). - Applications submitted at least 2 months prior to release date are more likely to be successful. Previously incarcerated women who are currently experiencing homelessness: - Download an application from the website and submit the application by e-mail or regular mail. - Applications can be downloaded from www.nctacoma.org. Click on the "Our House" tab.
Eligibility
Women currently incarcerated in correctional institutions and those participating in alternative sentencing or work release programs in Washington State. OR Recently incarcerated women who are currently experiencing homelessness.
Fee
Accepts Department of Corrections housing vouchers for women coming directly out of incarceration who qualify for the Resilient Reentry Program. Shelter residents pay no rent; however, regular savings are required for those with an income.
Agency info
New Connections
Empowering previously incarcerated women for over two decades, New Connections strives to create a society where incarceration is rare, brief, and non-recurring. Our mission is to interrupt the poverty-to-prison pipeline and promote community reintegration after incarceration. To do this, we offer: Community engagement and education Pre-release support Supportive housing for women Family reunification Resource coaching Positive support for individuals of all sexual and gender identities Leadership development with justice-impacted people Advocacy and referral services Outreach to justice-involved people who are experiencing homelessness Commitment to anti-racist policy and practice