IMMEDIATE CARE: MEETING NEEDS, ONE BACKPACK AT A TIME
Practical support for the immediate needs that can make the transition home a little easier.
WHERE IT STARTED
What began with a backpack has grown into something bigger.
We started by giving newly freed friends backpacks filled with essential items to make the transition home a little easier.
Today, the backpack remains at the heart of our Immediate Care initiative, but our reach has expanded to include the families and communities connected to the people we serve.
Because reentry doesn't happen in isolation.
Sometimes, supporting someone's transition home means meeting a need for their child, household, or family.
From hygiene and personal care items to food, school supplies, household necessities, and other essentials, Immediate Care meets people where they are and helps them take the next step forward.
The backpack is where we started. The need is where we go.
FROM IMMEDIATE NEED TO CONTINUED SUPPORT
Sometimes the first need opens the door to the next connection.
Immediate Care is one part of The Uncuffed Project's broader continuum of support.
When additional needs are identified, individuals and families may be connected to other programs, services, and community resources that can help support longer-term stability.
GET CONNECTED
NEED IMMEDIATE SUPPORT?
Whether you're preparing for reentry, have recently returned home, are supporting a loved one, or need immediate help, connection starts with understanding what support is available.
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Click “Request Immediate Care” below to complete a short form and tell us more about your needs. This information will help our team better understand how we can support you and determine next steps.
