About Focus Reentry

The mission of Focus Reentry is to promote successful second chances, break the cycle of homelessness, reduce recidivism, and enhance the well-being and safety of our community. Our dedicated staff and volunteers serve as a vital bridge for clients transitioning back into society, providing the support they need to stabilize, rebuild their lives, and ultimately achieve self-sufficiency. Through our efforts, we help individuals not only reintegrate but also secure stable housing and long-term independence.

For over two decades, Focus Reentry has helped individuals break free from the perpetual cycle of incarceration in Boulder County. Through our 20 years of service, we have navigated significant social, political, and economic changes, and adapted to the ever-evolving landscape. Along with a growing body of research, Focus Reentry began to recognize the deep and untethered connection between incarceration and homelessness. With growing awareness of the systemic challanges that trap individuals in cycles of instability, Focus Reentry expanded our services to address housing insecurity as a key element of successful reintegration. By centering our support on helping clients secure stable housing, Focus Reentry has reinforced our commitment to breaking the cycle of recidivism and homelessness. Through increased partnerships with housing organizations, enhanced case management, and a more holistic approach to reentry support, Focus Reentry not only guides clients through the justice system but also empowers them to build sustainable, independent lives.

We have structured our programs on researched best practices for reducing recidivism, exiting homelessness and enhancing lives. Our peers and saff are trained to address cognitive-behavioral changes, inspire and motivate, use positive reinforcement, and encourage ongoing support in natural communities. The program promotes positive reintegration with our clients’ children and families of origin, workplaces, and communities. 

Focus Reentry also contributes to the community at large, promoting compassion, empathy, and understanding for the plights of our clients. We seek to demonstrate to the community that this change is possible; that given the right interventions, people can escape the revolving door of the criminal justice system and rebuild their lives. Eventually, we hope that, through education and civic engagement, the attitudes and beliefs of the community at large will transition to embrace this same philosophy and ensure that no disenfranchised populations are deemed “disposable” and lost forever in the harsh and unforgiving cycle of incarceration and homelessness in the US.