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Voices of Our Sisters Youth Reentry

Award Information

Award #
15PJDP-23-GG-02228-SCAX
Funding Category
Competitive Discretionary
Location
Awardee County
Essex
Congressional District
Status
Open
Funding First Awarded
2023
Total funding (to date)
$784,194

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2023, $784,194)

Voices of Our Sisters, Inc., in collaboration with community partner Rectify, will deliver a holistic and multifaceted reentry programming for youth who are returning to their families and communities in Baltimore, Maryland. This project will provide evidence-based wrap-around services both pre and post release that are grounded in youth development and trauma-informed principles, increasing the likelihood of successful reentry outcomes and decreased recidivism. Specific services include (1) Evidence-based Assessments, (2) Pre and Post Release One-on-One Case Management and Service Coordination, (3) Transitional Group Support, (4) Social Development skills workshops, and (5) Workforce Readiness opportunities.

Date Created: September 25, 2023