To request the services of BRN, our Release Questionnaire must be completed and submitted prior to services being provided. BRN can provide some suggested housing options but housing of some kind must be addressed prior to submitting the Release Questionnaire.
A confirmation email will be sent when the questionnaire is received. It should not be presumed that the questionnaire was received unless a confirmation email was received. Acceptance of a client is at the discretion of BRN.
If there is an issue accessing the questionnaire form, please email info@baystatereentrynetwork.org for assistance.
Special note: We are not able to assist parolees unless permission is granted to allow association with other felons.
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Services listed below will be provided for up to six months from the date of release.
On the day of release:
- Pick-up the person being released from the facility and transport them to their pre-arrange housing.
- Contact the proper registry officer and set up an appointment for the person to register with the SORB.
- Transport the person to the proper probation department to be fitted with a GPS unit, if required.
- Coordinate with your property officer to set an acceptable time and date to pick-up the person’s property.
- Assist with setting-up a bank account, if necessary.
- Facilitate entry to the shelter, if pre-arranged.
- Introduce them to their support team.
- FREE items provided:
- Smart phone with six months of free service.
- Large backpack
- $50 Charlie Card (or equivalent)
- Lunch (or just a darn good cup of coffee.)
The following days:
- Help them activate their MassHealth.
- Set up medical appointments.
- Help them apply for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP.)
- Help them apply for additional benefits they may be eligible for.
- Develop a realistic release plan in order to better facilitate their reintegration to the community.