6132 Lansdowne Ave, Philadelphia PA 19151 Mon - Fri: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
215-433-5559

Reentry Housing & Life Skills Program

A structured path back to independence. Housing, training, and support for returning citizens ready to rebuild.

A Home to Come Back To

When someone is released from incarceration, the biggest barrier they face is often housing. Without a stable address, it's nearly impossible to get a job, enroll in benefits, or stay on parole. That's where Serena Cura comes in.

Our Reentry Housing Program provides a safe, structured living environment for returning citizens who need a place to call home. But we don't stop at a roof - every resident in our reentry program joins our Life Skills & Reintegration Program, a mandatory curriculum designed to build the skills needed for independent, productive living.

We work with parole officers, reentry coordinators, and community organizations to ensure a smooth transition from incarceration to independence.

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Life Skills & Reintegration Program

Every reentry resident is required to complete our structured program. These four pillars form the foundation for a successful return to society.

Financial Literacy

Budgeting, banking, credit building, and managing benefits income

Employment Readiness

Resume writing, job search, interview prep, workplace expectations

Household Management

Cooking, cleaning, maintenance, and maintaining a living space

Mental Health & Wellness

Anger management, coping skills, counseling, and peer support

Everything You Need to Rebuild

Safe Housing

A furnished room in a structured, supervised home with house rules, curfews, and 24/7 staff support.

Benefits Assistance

We help you apply for Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, and any other benefits you qualify for to support your housing costs.

Case Management

A dedicated case manager coordinates with your parole officer, connects you with resources, and tracks your progress.

Peer Support

Group sessions with fellow residents who understand the reentry journey. Build community and accountability.

Employment Support

Job readiness workshops, employer partnerships, and support finding work that fits your situation and goals.

Document Assistance

Help obtaining ID, birth certificate, Social Security card, and other essential documents for reentry.

Who Qualifies for Reentry Housing?

To be eligible for our Reentry Housing Program, you must:

  • Be a currently or recently incarcerated individual reentering society
  • Have a parole or probation plan, or be working with a reentry coordinator
  • Be willing to participate in our mandatory Life Skills & Reintegration Program
  • Agree to house rules including curfew, sobriety requirements, and program attendance
  • Be committed to building an independent, productive life

We accept referrals from parole officers, reentry coordinators, public defenders, and self-referrals. Contact us to discuss your situation.

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Ready to Rebuild?

Take the first step. Apply for reentry housing and start building the life you deserve.

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