Providing returning citizens with the financial tools, banking access, and workforce skills needed to rebuild their lives and achieve lasting economic independence.
Program Overview
Financial exclusion is one of the most significant barriers to successful reintegration for returning citizens. Without access to banking, credit, or financial education, recidivism risk increases dramatically. Medley Innovation's Re-Entry & Justice-Impacted Financial Empowerment program directly addresses these barriers — providing practical, compassionate, and immediately applicable financial education tailored to the unique challenges of re-entry.
Curriculum
Each module is practical, outcomes-focused, and delivered by experienced educators. Programs are customizable to meet the specific needs of your organization or participants.
Opening a bank account with a criminal record, second-chance banking options, and understanding banking rights.
Understanding your credit report, disputing errors, secured cards, and step-by-step credit recovery.
Obtaining ID, Social Security cards, and the documents needed to access financial services.
Understanding your first paycheck after re-entry, managing benefits, and building financial stability.
Navigating employment with a record, understanding employer rights, and accessing supportive employers.
One-on-one or group financial counseling addressing individual financial situations and goals.
Self-employment as a pathway to economic independence — business basics, licensing, and funding options.
Budgeting for housing, understanding rental applications with a record, and building financial reserves.
Funding Alignment
This program is specifically structured to qualify for the following federal, state, and private funding sources.
DOL re-entry and workforce reintegration funding for justice-impacted individuals.
Second Chance Act and related DOJ funding for re-entry support programs.
Youth and Adult program funding for justice-impacted workforce participants.
CSBG funding for economic self-sufficiency programs serving re-entry populations.
Private foundation and faith-based organization grants for second-chance programs.
All Programs
Medley Innovation offers 7 workforce-aligned financial empowerment programs available nationwide.