by Kim Fox-Dunigan | Jun 5, 2026 | Professional Resources
In conversations about reentry, there is often an assumption that success comes from connecting someone to the right program, job training, employment, or a specific service that helps them “get back on track.” While those components are important, they are not...
by Kim Fox-Dunigan | May 11, 2026 | Reentry Resources
How to Cope When Someone You Love Is in Prison When someone you love goes to prison, it can feel like your whole life is suddenly on fire. You’re trying to keep bills paid, take care of the kids, get your own mind together, and on top of that, you’re carrying anger,...
by Kim Fox-Dunigan | Apr 24, 2026 | Professional Resources, Stewardship
Every year, tens of thousands of men and women walk out of Cook County Jail and correctional facilities across Illinois and face the same reality: they may need to get an ID, find housing, apply for jobs, and report to a parole officer. The to-do list is long, the...
by Kim Fox-Dunigan | Apr 3, 2026 | Reentry Resources
Getting Your Papers (Documents) Together In your first month home, one of the most important steps is getting your papers (documents) together. These papers prove who you are and help you get work, housing, a phone, and benefits. Many people say this part is very...
by Kim Fox-Dunigan | Mar 22, 2026 | Stewardship
The Loving Gift of a Family Meeting It’s an unfortunate, far-too-common tale… A loved one passes away, and in the aftermath, family chaos ensues. Bickering. Drama. Hurt feelings. Broken relationships. Legal battles. In his book Splitting Heirs, Ron Blue suggests a...
