Too few stable housing options after incarceration. — Sources | Crossover Stockton https://crossoverstockton.org/reality/people-leaving-incarceration-still-face-unstable-reentry-housing/sources/ Crossover Needs Stories Action Updates Organizations About Stockton, CA Too few stable housing options after incarceration. Sources Evidence & Sources The records and public sources Crossover is using to understand the current state of this gap. Monitored gap Last checked Sep 19, 2026 Current state Sep 19, 2026 current service Ready To Work currently combines transitional housing, paid work, case management, and permanent-housing support Ready To Work says eligible men can receive transitional housing, meals, paid community-improvement work, case management, education or training support, and links to permanent housing. Its program is designed as a pathway from homelessness and incarceration toward employment and stable housing. PublisherReady To Work San Joaquin PublishedNot listed CheckedSep 19, 2026 Trustorganization source Visit organization Sep 19, 2026 current service Friends Outside currently provides housing and basic-needs assistance as part of reentry case management Friends Outside’s Stockton reentry program currently lists housing and rental assistance, employment readiness, basic-needs support, case management, education, family reunification, and referrals among the services available to people returning from incarceration. PublisherFriends Outside PublishedNot listed CheckedSep 19, 2026 Trustorganization source Visit organization Sep 19, 2026 current ask Ready To Work currently invites employers to hire or contract with program participants Ready To Work’s current Get Involved page invites businesses and organizations to contract with RTW crews or directly hire participants into longer-term employment pathways. PublisherReady To Work San Joaquin PublishedNot listed CheckedSep 19, 2026 Trustorganization source Visit organization Sep 19, 2026 current ask Friends Outside currently accepts support for reentry clients Friends Outside says donations can help people returning from incarceration with needs such as work transportation, work supplies, skills classes, and general reentry support. PublisherFriends Outside PublishedNot listed CheckedSep 19, 2026 Trustorganization source Visit organization Sep 13, 2026 outcome Local reporting documented housing, work, and education outcomes after incarceration Stocktonia documented several formerly incarcerated Stockton-area residents rebuilding through housing, employment, education, and community support. Friends Outside assisted Floyd Henley with housing and rental support before he moved into a Stockton apartment, while Ready To Work provided Jorge Rodriguez an early employment opportunity after incarceration. PublisherStocktonia PublishedSep 13, 2026 CheckedSep 19, 2026 Trustsource supported View report Aug 22, 2026 condition Friends Outside identifies housing as one of the three pillars of successful reentry Friends Outside currently describes housing, education, and employment as the three pillars of a successful second chance for formerly incarcerated Californians. PublisherFriends Outside PublishedNot listed CheckedAug 22, 2026 Trustorganization source Visit organization Jun 1, 2025 outcome California Health Care Facility in Stockton remains part of Canine Companions’ prison puppy-raising program Canine Companions reported incarcerated handlers at California Health Care Facility in Stockton caring for and training future service dogs. Its reporting describes the program as creating purpose, responsibility, community contribution, and preparation for life beyond incarceration. PublisherCanine Companions PublishedJun 1, 2025 CheckedAug 22, 2026 Trustorganization source Visit organization Crossover © 2026 Crossover Stockton Reality. Connection. Action. Needs Action About Links Visit organization: https://www.readytoworksjc.org/get-help/ Visit organization: https://friendsoutside.org/Programs-Services/Reentry-Services Visit organization: https://www.readytoworksjc.org/get-involved/ Visit organization: https://friendsoutside.org/donate/donate View report: https://stocktonia.org/news/public-safety/justice/2026/09/13/life-after-lockup-for-the-formerly-incarcerated-a-long-rebuilding-process/ Visit organization: https://www.friendsoutside.org/ Visit organization: https://canine.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CC25_AnnualReport2024-lists-ADA.pdf