🗂 The First 30 Days: Roadmap

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This page helps returning citizens and families organize the first 30 days after release. The first month can feel overwhelming because many needs may happen at the same time, including identification, housing, parole or probation, employment, health, transportation, family adjustment, benefits, finances, and legal questions.

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✅ Immediate action: Do not try to handle everything at once. Start with safety, housing, required reporting, identification, health needs, and a basic appointment calendar.

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🗂 FIRST 30 DAYS AFTER RELEASE

Start with the steps that affect safety, compliance, stability, and access to services.

📍 Priority 01 — Required Reporting & Safety

📄 Priority 02 — Identification & Basic Documents

🧭 Priority 03 — Resource Planning

📝 STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE

What to do first

Step 1 — Handle safety, housing, and reporting first.