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...
by Kim Fox-Dunigan | Mar 19, 2026 | Reentry Resources
Making Sure Your Basic Needs Are Met When you first come home, life can feel confusing and fast. You might be thinking about work, your record, or your family—but it is very hard to focus on any of that if you do not have the basics. In this part of the series, we are...
by Kim Fox-Dunigan | Mar 5, 2026 | Reentry Resources
Start With Your Support System Coming home is hard to do alone. Your first step is to find people and places that can walk with you. You might feel lost, ashamed, or like you don’t belong anywhere. A good support system can help you find housing, food, a job, and...
