When you’re close to coming home, it can feel like there are a million things to do — and no roadmap. That’s why the New York State DOCCS put together the Coming Home Checklist, a free guide to help you prepare for life after incarceration.

Coming home after incarceration is overwhelming — but you don’t have to face it empty-handed. If you were receiving Social Security, SSI, or SSDI benefits before going to prison, you may be able to restart them. If you weren’t receiving benefits, you might now qualify.

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