STAT BAR
8 counties · CTDOC + Federal BOP · 32 residential programs · 1,181 contracted beds · RRM Philadelphia
CONNECTICUT GEOGRAPHY NOTE
Connecticut abolished county government in 1960
8 counties are geographic units only - no county administration
CTDOC organizes programs by Parole Districts (not counties)
Directory uses county as geographic organizing unit for consistency; note on county pages
8 counties: Fairfield, Hartford, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven, New London, Tolland, Windham
KEY CONNECTICUT FACTS
CTDOC contracts with 14 nonprofit community agencies providing 32 residential programs
Total contracted residential beds: 1,181 (as of January 2022 directory - verify current)
CTDOC also contracts for nonresidential (day/evening) programs for independently living parolees
CTDOC publishes Halfway House Provider Directory - PDF at portal.ct.gov
1 BOP RRM region covers Connecticut: RRM Philadelphia (CT + MA + ME + NH + PA + RI + VT)
8 counties (geographic only - no county government since 1960)
BOP FEDERAL RRC CONTACTS (Connecticut)
RRM PHILADELPHIA (CT + MA + ME + NH + PA + RI + VT):
Coverage: Connecticut falls under RRM Philadelphia
Visitation line: (215) 521-7300
InmateAid already has: inmateaid.com/prisons/residential-reentry-management-rrm-philadelphia
Pull all Connecticut federal RRC listings from: bop.gov/business/rrc_directory.jsp (filter CT)
Note: Project M.O.R.E. in New Haven is under contract with U.S. District Federal Probation
and houses federal clients at PMTH, VWTH, and the Walter Brooks Halfway House
This makes Project M.O.R.E. a dual state/federal provider - tag accordingly
CTDOC STATE CONTRACTED PROGRAMS
Published directory: portal.ct.gov/-/media/DOC/Pdf/ParoleMinutes/Parole-HWH-Providers/Halfway-House-Provider-Directory-010322.pdf
January 2022 directory - most recent published version
14 nonprofit community agencies / 32 residential programs / 1,181 beds
CTDOC Transitional Services page: portal.ct.gov/doc/common-elements/common-elements/transitional-services-overview
KEY CONTRACTED AGENCIES (from January 2022 directory - verify current):
1. Career Resources, Inc.
Programs:
Isaiah House - address/phone from directory
Mary Magdalene House (STARS) - women's program
Women and Children Reentry Program
Pull details from CTDOC directory PDF
2. The Connection, Inc.
Programs:
REACH (ReEntry Assisted Community Housing) - New Haven
Adults on probation, parole, or work release; community supported housing
Also operates Sex Offender residential program - The Connection Inc. is identified CT sex offender contractor
URL: theconnectioninc.org
Pull address/phone from directory
3. Project M.O.R.E., Inc.
Location: New Haven area
Programs: PMTH, VWTH, Walter Brooks Halfway House
DUAL USE: under contract with both CTDOC and U.S. District Federal Probation (houses federal clients)
Reentry Welcome Center - one-stop shop for New Haven reentry
URL: projectmore.org
facility_type = state_contracted + note federal clients also served
4. Family ReEntry
Operates community programs; also runs in-prison Family Reentry Program at York CI
Pull address/phone from directory
5. Perception Programs
Pull address/phone from directory
Additional agencies: pull full list from CTDOC directory PDF
Total: 14 agencies - pull all from PDF
KEY FACILITIES MENTIONED IN VARIOUS SOURCES:
Connection House - male; 18+
Cochegan House - male; 18+; no methadone maintenance clients
Roger Sherman House
Sierra Work Release program - male; 18+
Hartford House - male + female (pregnant women accepted); 18+
Isaiah House - pull details
Walter Brooks Halfway House - Project M.O.R.E.; New Haven
PROGRAM TYPES IN CTDOC DIRECTORY:
Mental Health: programs for offenders with significant mental health needs
Sex Offender: residential program (The Connection, Inc.) + linkage to contracted nonresidential SO treatment
Work Release: transitional employment focused programs
General transitional housing
Women-specific programs (STARS, Women and Children)
KEY LAW FACTS
CTDOC Transitional Services: portal.ct.gov/doc/common-elements/common-elements/transitional-services-overview
CTDOC Inmate Search: ctdoc.ct.gov/inmate-search
Connecticut Legal Services Roadmap to Reentry: ctlegal.org/roadmap-to-reentry-connecticut/
211 Connecticut: 211ct.org / dial 211
Sex offender restrictions (Connecticut law):
Connecticut General Statutes §54-253 et seq. - residency restrictions
Registered sex offenders: cannot reside within 1,000 feet of school or licensed child care facility
The Connection, Inc. operates CTDOC-contracted sex offender residential program - one of the few identified
Most general halfway houses do not accept sex offenders
Families of registrants: contact CTDOC parole officer before release
8 counties (geographic only - no county government)
INTRO
If your loved one is approaching release from a Connecticut state prison, the state runs one of the most organized contracted community reentry systems in New England. The Connecticut Department of Correction contracts with 14 nonprofit agencies operating 32 residential programs with over 1,100 beds - all organized through CTDOC's community supervision and parole structure.
Connecticut is a small state with an unusual geographic structure: county government was abolished in 1960. The 8 Connecticut counties still exist as geographic units, but there is no county administration. CTDOC organizes its community programs by Parole Districts rather than counties. This directory uses county as a geographic reference, but placement decisions flow through CTDOC's parole district structure.
For federal inmates, Connecticut is covered by BOP Residential Reentry Management Philadelphia - the same regional office that covers Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
The CTDOC publishes a Halfway House Provider Directory listing all contracted residential programs - available as a PDF at portal.ct.gov. The January 2022 edition is the most recent publicly available version.
HOW CTDOC STATE PLACEMENT WORKS
CTDOC contracts with nonprofit agencies to provide residential halfway house beds as part of the state's community supervision and parole system. Placement is arranged through CTDOC parole and community supervision staff - not a direct individual application.
Programs fall into several types: general transitional housing, work release, mental health-focused residential, women-specific programs, and sex offender residential programs. The mix of providers in Connecticut reflects the state's relatively progressive approach to addressing specific population needs - mental health, substance abuse, women with children, and sex offenders each have identified programs.
The Connection, Inc.'s REACH program in New Haven uses a community-supported housing model - apartments rather than dormitory-style facility - which is one of the more distinctive approaches in the directory. Residents live in supported community housing rather than a traditional halfway house building.
Project M.O.R.E. in New Haven operates a Reentry Welcome Center that serves both state parolees and federal clients - a rare dual-track provider that bridges the state and federal systems.
THE CTDOC PROVIDER DIRECTORY
CTDOC publishes a Halfway House Provider Directory at portal.ct.gov that lists all 14 contracted agencies and their 32 residential programs. It includes program descriptions, contact information, and geographic CTDOC parole district breakdowns. The January 2022 edition is the most recently available version as of June 2026.
Families should use this directory as the primary reference for available programs, then contact the relevant CTDOC parole district office to ask about current bed availability and eligibility for their loved one.
SEX OFFENDER RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTICUT
Connecticut General Statutes §54-253 et seq. prohibit registered sex offenders from residing within 1,000 feet of a school or licensed child care facility. The Connection, Inc. operates CTDOC's contracted sex offender residential program - one of the few states where the directory has identified a specific contracted sex offender housing provider by name. Contact CTDOC or The Connection, Inc. for sex offender placement options.
CONNECTICUT REENTRY RESOURCES
CTDOC Transitional Services: portal.ct.gov/doc/common-elements/common-elements/transitional-services-overview
CTDOC Halfway House Provider Directory: portal.ct.gov/-/media/DOC/Pdf/ParoleMinutes/Parole-HWH-Providers/Halfway-House-Provider-Directory-010322.pdf
CTDOC Inmate Search: ctdoc.ct.gov/inmate-search
The Connection, Inc.: theconnectioninc.org
Project M.O.R.E.: projectmore.org
Connecticut Legal Services Roadmap to Reentry: ctlegal.org/roadmap-to-reentry-connecticut/
211 Connecticut: dial 211 / 211ct.org - statewide housing and services referral
United Way of Connecticut 211 ReEntry: uwc.211ct.org/reentry/
BOP RRM Philadelphia: (215) 521-7300 / inmateaid.com/prisons/residential-reentry-management-rrm-philadelphia
COUNTY GRID
All 8 Connecticut counties - pills linking to city directory pages:
Fairfield · Hartford · Litchfield · Middlesex · New Haven · New London · Tolland · Windham
Frequently asked questions
Q: How many halfway houses does Connecticut have?
A: CTDOC contracts with 14 nonprofit agencies operating 32 residential programs with over 1,100 beds statewide. These are all nonprofit-operated under state contract.
Q: Does Connecticut have county-level reentry resources?
A: Connecticut abolished county government in 1960. The 8 counties are geographic units only - no county administration. CTDOC organizes programs by Parole Districts. Contact CTDOC's parole district office for your loved one's release area.
Q: What is Project M.O.R.E. in New Haven?
A: Project M.O.R.E. is a New Haven nonprofit operating halfway houses under contract with both CTDOC and U.S. District Federal Probation - serving both state parolees and federal clients. It also runs a Reentry Welcome Center as a one-stop shop for New Haven reentry services.
Q: What is the REACH program?
A: ReEntry Assisted Community Housing - operated by The Connection, Inc. in New Haven. Uses a community-supported apartment model rather than a traditional halfway house building. Serves adults on probation, parole, or work release.
Q: Which BOP RRM office covers Connecticut?
A: RRM Philadelphia - covering Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Visitation line: (215) 521-7300.
Q: Are sex offenders accepted in Connecticut halfway houses?
A: Most general halfway houses do not accept sex offenders. The Connection, Inc. operates a CTDOC-contracted sex offender residential program - contact CTDOC or theconnectioninc.org for eligibility. State law prohibits registered sex offenders from residing within 1,000 feet of schools or licensed child care facilities. TruthFinder WIDGET Search Connecticut inmate and arrest records DATA SOURCE NOTICE CTDOC Halfway House Provider Directory (January 2022): portal.ct.gov/-/media/DOC/Pdf/ParoleMinutes/Parole-HWH-Providers/Halfway-House-Provider-Directory-010322.pdf Federal RRC data: bop.gov/business/rrc_directory.jsp (filter CT) RRM Philadelphia: (215) 521-7300 211 Connecticut: 211ct.org / dial 211
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