Explore organizations that directly serve teenagers, transition-age youth, adults, parents, and families—from finishing school and finding work to housing, mental health, disability support, and family stability.
Information is adapted from community resource guides, including the 2026 Montgomery County Community Resource Guide and CAP4Kids Columbus, for discovery purposes. Ready Set Onward does not guarantee availability, eligibility, or service quality. Contact the provider directly to confirm current details.
Employment preparation and career support for people facing barriers, including justice involvement. The HIRE program helps participants build job-search skills; placement is not guaranteed.
Career preparation, training and support for people with employment barriers, including criminal records. Ask about current programs, eligibility and the next intake.
Coordinates community resources for people affected by the justice system, including employment, education, housing and family support referrals.
Connects job seekers facing criminal-record barriers with partner agencies in Greater Cincinnati. Begin through the agency options on its job-seeker page; confirm which services are in Ohio.
Reentry services include job readiness, interview and resume support, employment assistance and connections to community resources.
Connects people facing barriers with employment assistance and community resources. Published addresses differ, so confirm the current location before traveling.
Faith-based reentry coaching and family support for people affected by incarceration. Ask about current intake, community resources and participation expectations.
A local reentry resource connection for people returning to the community. The City of Toledo lists the coalition among its reentry resources.
Free civil legal assistance covering housing, family safety, benefits, education, employment, disability, immigration, and other basic legal needs.
Programs and services designed to reduce reentry barriers and support education, employment, stability, and positive community reintegration.
Connects fathers with employment, visitation, license, child-support, reentry, and public-service resources to strengthen family involvement.
Connect with local food, housing, health, transportation, and family support. Columbus residents can also call 614-221-2255.
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