Prisoners Relief Programs

Prisoners Relief Programs, Ex- OFFENDERS
          What to do?      Who do i talk to?        Where do i go?

Go immediately to the nearest Social Security Office and ask to speak to a counselor so that you can apply for Social Security Innsurance Emergency Supplement Benefits of $1.500.00  Explain that you are emotionally and mentally unprepared to hold a job. Shoe then your Parole or Mandatory Release Papers in order to prove that you are just out of prison. NOTE YOU SHOULD RECEIVE THE CHECK WITHIN 72 HOURS.
wHILE AT THE OFFICE FILL OUT THE NECESSARY FORMS FOR THE $310.00 monthly disability benefit for every month you were incarcerated.
Now go to the nearest Welfare department Office and apply for GENERAL RELIEF. Again show them your Parole of Mandatory Release Papers as proof that you are just out of prison.Tell them you need FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IMMEDIATELY. A check should be issued to you within TWO [2] HOURS. It should be for approximately,$150.00. Do not forget to get your Food Stamps while you are there. You should receive about $190.00. worth.While you are there be sure to obtain your  MEDICAL CARD for HEALTH PROTECTION BENEFITS. NOTE  THIS CARD CAN BE USED AT ANY DOCTORS OR DENTISTS OFFICE.
                                      DO THIS WITHIN THE NEXT TEN DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
go to the State Rehabilitation Center,where you can apply for various FEDERALLY FUNDED LOANS & GRANTS.
If you want to start a  small business make a list of the approximate cost of all the equipment you will need [tools work clothes etc] and estimate for hoe much operating cash you will need to start up the bussiness UNTILL it begins to make a living for you .They may loan up to $50,000.oo

1. Ninety days before release write a letter to the Social Security Office where you live.They will send you a five quesition application.Fill it out as accurately as possible,and then return it to the S.S Office nearest you.
2. When your application is processed you will get a check for three months totaling $930.00 for the 3 months.
3.You can also call the Food Stamp Office HOT LINE and get $80.00 worth of food stamps when you goto the Department of Social Service. Also you can apply for full Food Stamps Grant.
4.You qualified because you are on S.S.I The Welfare Deptment will automatically send you $220.00 per month for financial assistance and utilities. S.S.I is the same in each state.
a]Go to the Deptartment of Vocational Rehabilityation because you are on S.S.I
b]A convicted felon is a depressed minority. You also qualify for a certain benefit package. The amount of this benefit is $1.900.00 to be used for a down payment on a car./The car must be needed to go back and forth to work.
c]Also you receive a $ 300.00 check for clothing for the job.And another $400.00 Check for street clothes.And finally ,a $400.00 check for tools.These are GRANTS NOT LOANS,so they do not have to be paid back.
5]S.B.A has programs for ex-felons. You are qualified to receive a small Business loan of up to $50.ooo.oo.This loan is only given in the case of business pursuits.Also the SBA WILL PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP YOU PLAN EMPLOYMENT.You must be bonded for this loan.The Federal H.C.W. will bond for free, if no other organization will.Because you are an EX-convict,The loan must be repaid to the S.B.A