Maine joined the national Reentry 2030 initiative in April 2026, deepening the state’s whole-of-government commitment to breaking incarceration cycles by expanding access to housing, health care, and jobs. Through Reentry 2030, the state works with the CSG Justice Center to set and achieve bold new goals to improve life after jail or prison, making communities safer and healthier for everyone.
“When people returning from incarceration find fair-wage jobs with real pathways forward, everyone benefits—businesses gain motivated workers, families gain stability, and communities grow safer and stronger. MDOL is proud to align workforce resources, engage with employers, and accelerate connections to work.”
—Maine Department of Labor (MDOL) Commissioner Laura Fortman
Maine’s Reentry 2030 GOALS
- Ensure reentry planning starts at intake for every person.
- Ensure people leave incarceration with identification, vital records, and access to health care, including Medicaid enrollment for all eligible individuals.
- End releases to homelessness and ensure 85% of people return to stable housing.
- Ensure every person leaves with a resume, 50% earn a job-ready credential, and 40% complete a job interview before release.
- Expand access to job training, apprenticeships, and employer partnerships.
- Reduce unnecessary emergency room visits by 50%.
- Increase educational attainment by 70% and expand access to workforce-aligned credentials and career pathways.
- Strengthen diversion and prevention efforts.
Contact Jesse Kelley for more on Maine’s Reentry 2030 initiative. View all Reentry 2030 states.
Maine’s Reentry 2030 NEWS
