I have recently been released from prison. Convicted felon twice. I'm 23 and have turned my life around. I am a single mother. Daughter is 4 ys. old and I have recently just found out that I am with my second. I am 5 weeks pregnant. I just moved back home (w/ mom), Indiana. Because I have been convicted of a felony I am not eligible for section 8 housing. Frankly, I think that's ridiculous. I am posting this thread in hopes that someone may have a suggestion or resources that I have not yet discovered. If you have any information, I would appreciate it. Thank you.

Welcome to PTO. Congratulations on returning home to your love ones and on your new arrival! Unfortunately, I am unable to answer your question in reference to resources available to ex-felons. I would love to know as well.

Also, don't forget to research the Indiana forum. I guarantee someone WILL come along and answer your questions. May God continue to bless you.

Have you tried these?:

Public Action in Correctional Effort
Public Action in Correctional Effort (PACE) offers case management and counseling to individuals with criminal histories seeking assistance with employment, housing, food, clothing and personal problems. Job seeking skills are taught, and job referrals are maintained for client use. PACE works with state-level offenders.
Contact:
Public Action in Correctional Effort
1426 W. 29th St., Suite 101
Indianapolis, IN 46208
317-612-6800
317-612-6811 fax
Web Site: www.imcpl.org/cgi-bin/irnfull.pl (http://www.imcpl.org/cgi-bin/irnfull.pl)

Prison Ministries of Indiana
Prison Ministries of Indiana provides assistance to recently released inmates in the form of information and referral to needed services, placement in job training programs, as well as providing assistance in obtaining housing, food and clothing.
Contact:
Prison Ministries of Indiana
1205 E. New York St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-964-1622
317-964-1612 fax
E-Mail: mail@prisonministries.info (mail@prisonministries.info)
Web Site: www.prisonministries.info (http://www.prisonministries.info)

Community Action Program
The Community Action Program (CAP) is a collaborative effort of Public Action in Correctional Effort (PACE) and Offender Aid Restoration (OAR). CAP works within neighborhoods to identify resources for individuals with criminal records. Their goal is to coordinate efforts and maximize resources of community and faith-based organizations, as well as to identify businesses that are willing to employ individuals with criminal records. In addition to direct job placement, CAP assists clients in obtaining clothing, enrolling in training programs, obtaining housing and securing transportation.
Contact:
PACE/OAR
3214 Hovey Street
Indianapolis, IN 46218
317-283-5979

Have you tried these?:

Public Action in Correctional Effort
Public Action in Correctional Effort (PACE) offers case management and counseling to individuals with criminal histories seeking assistance with employment, housing, food, clothing and personal problems. Job seeking skills are taught, and job referrals are maintained for client use. PACE works with state-level offenders.
Contact:
Public Action in Correctional Effort
1426 W. 29th St., Suite 101
Indianapolis, IN 46208
317-612-6800
317-612-6811 fax
Web Site: www.imcpl.org/cgi-bin/irnfull.pl (http://www.imcpl.org/cgi-bin/irnfull.pl)

Prison Ministries of Indiana
Prison Ministries of Indiana provides assistance to recently released inmates in the form of information and referral to needed services, placement in job training programs, as well as providing assistance in obtaining housing, food and clothing.
Contact:
Prison Ministries of Indiana
1205 E. New York St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-964-1622
317-964-1612 fax
E-Mail: mail@prisonministries.info[/EMAIL">mail@prisonministries.info"]mail@prisonministries.info (<A href="mailto:mail@prisonministries.info)
Web Site: www.prisonministries.info (http://www.prisonministries.info)
Community Action Program
The Community Action Program (CAP) is a collaborative effort of Public Action in Correctional Effort (PACE) and Offender Aid Restoration (OAR). CAP works within neighborhoods to identify resources for individuals with criminal records. Their goal is to coordinate efforts and maximize resources of community and faith-based organizations, as well as to identify businesses that are willing to employ individuals with criminal records. In addition to direct job placement, CAP assists clients in obtaining clothing, enrolling in training programs, obtaining housing and securing transportation.
Contact:
PACE/OAR
3214 Hovey Street
Indianapolis, IN 46218
317-283-5979

Do they have anything like this for Ohio?

Mindi1: I just posted some Ohio Employ. Resources here:

http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2893318#post2893318

If you let me know exactly what types of resources you are looking for and what area of Ohio I will see what I can find for you. Teri

Hi i was hoping for some more information on housing in ohio. that would really help my fiancee and i out. thanks

Okay. I'll get back to you later today with whatever I can find for you. Teri

Thanks so much, i will definately use that information.

I was recently released after 4 yrs from AZ Doc. I am working but I cannot afford a apartment for my 9 yr. old daughter and myself. We remain seperated because of housing. I am not eligible for HUD because I'm a convicted felon. Please help. I'm at the end of my rope. Oh and I am also on IPS probation.