Poughkeepsie
Since its launch in 2014, Exodus Transitional Community – Poughkeepsie has become one of the most successful and trusted reentry programs in the Hudson Valley. With over 3,000 individuals served, the site provides a full spectrum of trauma-informed reentry services to justice-impacted individuals transitioning back into society.
Working closely with the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) and numerous local partners, Exodus Poughkeepsie offers holistic support including housing, workforce development, mentorship, education access, and individualized case management. The program is also the coordinating agency for the Dutchess County Reentry Task Force, a statewide model for effective community reentry.
As the lead coordinating agency for the Dutchess County Reentry Task Force, Exodus facilitates:
Bi-weekly Case Conferences tailored to individual reentry plans
Bi-monthly Community Meetings to evaluate local reentry needs, programming, and legislation
Cross-agency collaboration to strengthen systems of support across Dutchess County
Services for individuals under parole supervision include:
Navigation of parole-mandated programs
Assistance with transportation, food, clothing, and hygiene needs
Guidance through recovery and stabilization
Help obtaining ID, birth certificates, and other vital documents
Program Offerings
Case Management & Reentry Planning
Transitional Housing & Housing Referrals
Resume Building & Employment Preparation through Ready, Set, Work!
Basic Computer Skills Training
Workforce Development & Job Search Support
Mentorship & Peer Support
Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT)
Anger Management Programs
Referrals to GED and Higher Education Opportunities (Vassar, Marist, DCC, SUNY & more)
Substance Use & Mental Health Referrals
Assistance with Vital Records, Transportation, and Basic Needs
Eligibility
Individuals returning to Dutchess County from incarceration
Must be under parole supervision
Willingness to participate in case management and individualized reentry plannin

