Our Programs
Juvenile Reentry Program
The Juvenile Reentry Program supports youth who are recently returning home from detention or preparing to return to the community. Through mentorship, life coaching, education, family support, and community-based guidance, Jacob's Ladder helps young people transition back with a stronger mindset, better support, and a clearer path forward.
About This Program
This program helps justice-involved youth successfully reintegrate into school, work, family, and community life.
Jacob's Ladder provides life coaches and mentors with lived experience who can relate to the challenges youth face and help them understand how to make better choices, focus their energy productively, and build a more positive future.
Who This Serves
Many youth returning home need more than a program. They need consistent relationships, structure, encouragement, and people who believe they can turn things around. Jacob's Ladder's approach is heartfelt, practical, and rooted in real care for youth, families, and the community.
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Who This Serves
Youth returning home from detention, youth preparing to reenter the community, and justice-involved youth in Prince George's County who need structured, relationship-based support.
Credible Messenger
Jacob's Ladder is an approved credible messenger program with Maryland's Department of Juvenile Services.
Life Coaching
Structured sessions with a life coach who provides guidance, accountability, and consistent support.
Mentorship
Connection to mentors with lived experience who can relate to the challenges youth face.
Weekly Stipends
Engagement with parents and caregivers to strengthen the home environment around the youth.
Academic Support
Help staying connected to education, including GED support and school coordination.
Family Engagement
Engagement with parents and caregivers to strengthen the home environment and support youth success.
Parent Engagement Specialist
Support from a dedicated specialist who works directly with parents and caregivers.
Positive Community Activities
Connection to field trips, group activities, and positive community experiences.
Decision-Making Support
Practical guidance around choices, consequences, and building a more positive future.
Resource Connection
Access to basic needs resources, community services, and agency support.
What Participants May Receive
Program Goals
The goal is to help youth return home with a stronger mindset, reduce negative system involvement, reconnect with education or employment, and understand how to win in life through better choices and positive support.
Program Moments
Photos from this program will be added here to show participants, activities, events, learning experiences, and community moments connected to this work.
Program Videos
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Juvenile Reentry Program Overview
A full look at who we are, what we do, and the impact we create for youth, families, and communities.
A Youth's Journey Home
Hear from a participant about their experience returning home and rebuilding.
Families and the Road Forward
How Jacob's Ladder works with families to support successful reintegration.