by Kim Fox-Dunigan | Aug 16, 2026 | Reentry Resources
Starting over isn’t easy. When you come home, you might feel like you have to figure everything out on your own. Find a job. Pay your bills. Fix relationships. Stay out of trouble. It’s a lot to carry by yourself. You Weren’t Meant to Do It Alone One...
by Kim Fox-Dunigan | Aug 5, 2026 | Professional Resources
When people think about reentry after incarceration, the conversation often centers on practical needs. Finding employment. Securing housing. Accessing transportation. Learning new job skills. Those needs are real, and they matter. But they are only part of the...
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...
