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Reentry Resource Center
FairShake is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing recidivism rates through personal and community-focused ownership and engagement opportunities for inmates and former felons. Through an interactive blend of electronic tools, reentry awareness, and community building, Fair Shake encourages released prisoners, and all reentry stakeholders, to participate in the successful reintegration of formerly incarcerated people back into society. To learn more about Fair Shake and the resources available, contact them directly for a complimentary copy of their exclusive 98+ page Reentry Packet.
Birth Certificates
VitalCheck provides vital records the easy way. Order your birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates from the comfort of your home. Exclusive online vital records partner for over 450 government partners, providing 4 million documents annually.
Social Security Card
The Social Security Administration provides replacement social security cards. Depending on your situation, you may be able to apply for a replacement card online. Answer a few questions about yourself, they’ll show you the best way to make your request.
5520 Gatlin Ave #102, Orlando, FL 32812
800-772-1213
Florida Driver’s License or Identification Card
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles issues replacement driver’s licenses and identification cards. Orange County residents can apply and obtain these credentials from the Orange County Tax Collector’s Office. Services are by appointment only. Appointments can be made online on the Orange County Tax Collector’s website.
Note: Registered sex offenders cannot renew their driver’s license or identification card online.
Sex Offender Registration
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office monitors the compliance of registered sex offenders and sexual predators residing in Orange County. Offenders must register in person two times per year or four times per year depending on when the offender was convicted.
Register at Orange County Sheriff’s Office Central Operations Complex
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Closed Holidays.
2500 West Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32804
Free Registration Reminder
The Florida Action Committee offers a free registration reminder service via text message (SMS) on the months you set up as your registration months. No internet access is required.
Reminder Service Number: 727-233-4785
To set up or change your schedule, text “SETUP” along with your registration months.
Example 1: Setup Jan Jul
Example 2: Setup 3 6 9 12
(Where 1 = January … 12 = December)
To silence reminders, text “REGISTERED”
Do this only AFTER you register. Mutes the rest of the month. Reminders auto-resume on your next scheduled month.
Need help with setup? Call 904-438-8322
Probation and Court Court Costs Payments
JPay Make community corrections payments with JPay, including restitution, court costs or self-report fees, and other supervision payments (community corrections payments with JPay are available at select facilities).
Convenient Payment OptionsYou can make your community corrections payments online with a credit card or debit card from the comfort of your home or make a cash payment at any MoneyGram location nationwide. To find a MoneyGram agent location and to find the appropriate receive code, click here.
Sex Offender Group Therapy
Intensive Treatment Modalities provide specialized treatment for individuals who have been court-ordered to receive sex offender treatment. The ITM Group uses a collaborative treatment approach between the client, clinician, and probation officer. Their objective is to develop strength-based Individualized Treatment Plans aimed at targeting and reducing the cognitive and behavioral risk factors that contribute to sexual offending behavior and recidivism.
ITM Group – Orlando Office
1310 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32804
352-379-2829
Books, DVDs, Free Classes, & More
Orange County Library System has 15 locations throughout Orlando. Apply for a free library card today and be able to check out books, CDs, and DVDs, attend classes and events online and in person, use the public computers, Internet, printers, scanners, and fax machines at each branch, and so much more. Their learning and research section gives access to many resources such as resume help, access to Linkedin Learning, and a host of other online databases and learning platforms.
Income-Based Medical, Dental, and Behavioral Healthcare
Orange Blossom Family Health Our mission is to ensure that you and your family receive the highest quality healthcare services to achieve optimal wellness. We are committed to providing you with an exceptional healthcare experience that surpasses your expectations every time. Our healthcare is personalized for each unique patient, delivered by highly skilled healthcare professionals, in a warm and friendly environment. We are conveniently located throughout Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties.
The cost of our services is determined by a sliding fee scale based on total household income, the number of persons living at your residence, and in accordance with the current Federal Poverty Guidelines. Medical and behavioral health services start at $25 per visit. Dental services start at $35 per visit. Assistance is available for those who are unable to cover these costs.
Downtown Orlando
232 N. Orange Blossom Trail
Orlando, FL. 32805
407-428-5751
Mon. – Fri. 8 am – 5 pm
Income-Based Medical, Dental, and Behavioral Healthcare
True Health a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) community health center, has been serving low-income, uninsured, underinsured, and underserved populations in Central Florida since 1977. We operate eight service delivery locations within Orange and Seminole Counties, which includes eight neighborhood health centers. We provide services in areas throughout Central Florida, which are Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) designated as medically underserved populations and health professional shortage areas.
As a Federally Qualified Health Center, we offer a sliding fee scale to those who are uninsured. We accept Medicare and Medicaid and over 25 major health and HMO insurance plans.
407-322-8645
Food Stamps & Medicaid
The Department of Children and Families Public Benefits and Assistance helps promote strong and economically self-sufficient communities by determining eligibility for food, cash, and medical assistance for individuals and families in Florida.
The Department of Children and Families, Economic Self-Sufficiency Program has several programs that can help Florida families. They include Food Assistance, Temporary Cash Assistance, Medicaid, and Refugee Assistance. Each of these programs has its own eligibility rules. Florida uses one application for all assistance programs.
The Office of Economic Self-Sufficiency (ESS) self-service portal allows customers to connect with their public assistance information 24/7.
Free Cellphone
QLink Wireless is a leading Cell Phone Service provider through the federal Lifeline and the Affordable Connectivity Program, offering FREE UNLIMITED monthly Data, Talk, and Text to eligible customers. Qualify for FREE service by being a part of government benefit programs like Food Stamps (SNAP), Medicaid, and more.
Free Cellphone
Safelink Wireless is a lifeline provider and is a federally-sponsored program that provides a discount on communication services to eligible individuals and families. Eligibility is determined by income and/or participation in state or Federal support programs. Through Lifeline, SafeLink subscribers are eligible to receive a mobile phone and a monthly discount on their service. SafeLink benefits are limited to one line per household. SafeLink Wireless is a service of TracFone Wireless, Inc., a Verizon company.
Discounted Home Internet
Federal Communications Commission Save on your internet bill. With the FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program, you can save on your bill and may be able to get high-speed internet for free.
Service discount up to $30/month. Device discount of up to $100 for a qualifying device.
How can I qualify?
- You or your child or dependent are enrolled in government programs like Medicaid, SNAP, WIC, or others, or,
- Based on your household income
Discounted Amazon Prime Membership
Amazon Prime Access is offered to anyone receiving qualifying government assistance with a valid program ID or document to prove eligibility. Prime Access members enjoy every Prime benefit at a discounted rate of $6.99/month, which includes:
- Fast, free delivery
- Prime Video, Prime Music, Prime Reading, and Prime Gaming
- Unlimited photo storage with Amazon Photos
Florida Inmate and Family Support Facebook Group
Florida Inmate and Family Support is an open forum, discussing issues, experiences, and effects of Florida inmates (jail, prison, etc.), supporting their loved ones, and encouraging them before, during, and after incarceration.
Note: You must answer the membership questions to be approved for membership.
SOlidarity Facebook Group
SOlidarity is a support group for offenders of sexually related offenses and their families.
Our goals and principles:
1. We resolve that every person in the U.S. who enters prison on a sensitive charge will know there is a support group out there for him or her and hopefully will know at least a few ‘safe’ names upon entering.
2. That correctional authorities know we are paying attention to inmate concerns and they will be reported as high up as necessary.
3. That legislators will know that the public is NOT of a single mindset and that many of us do NOT demand more and ever more outrageous penalties for sex crimes, but rather the opposite: sentences based on fairness and reason.
Note: You must answer the membership questions to be approved for membership.
Day Labor Jobs
Workers Needed. Daily work, daily pay. Doors open at 4:30 AM, Monday through Saturday. Just show up! Bring two forms of ID and be ready to work. We have a lot of daily work.
Pacesetter
1348 W. Central Blvd.
Orlando, FL. 32805
General Labor: 407-841-2222
Skilled Labor: 407-755-0202
Road Construction Jobs
Statewide Workforce Development Are you ready to enter the workforce? Want a change in your life? We are hiring.
Whether you have experience or not, we can provide you with employment opportunities upon your release through the Correctional Fast Track Program! The program works with road and bridge construction contractors statewide who are hiring transitional candidates just like you.
Requirements:
Fill out an enrollment form. Complete a career checklist. Be ready for a second chance.
Send a request to Classification and your Compass 100 Facilitator for more information.