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	Case Management Services- St. Leonard's Ministries provides full residential and case management services. Assistance is given to men and women who have been released from prison without the skills needed to rebuild their lives.	0 rates / 0.0 average.
	Driver's License- The Illinois Secretary of State provides a listing of all acceptable documents that will allow you to get a State Driver's License or State Issues ID Card.	0 rates / 0.0 average.
	Driving Privileges- The Secretary of State has select offices in which there are hearing officers that can offer informal hearings to allow those with revoked driving privileges attempt to regain privileges (if meet the requirements). Learn more at one of these facilities.	0 rates / 0.0 average.
	ID Card- The State of Illinois offers free of charge, Illinois ID Cards to the homeless with the proper documentation to show proof of legal name, date of birth, social security number, and signature. The individual must also bring a completed Homeless Status Certification.	0 rates / 0.0 average.
	Housing Services- Re-Entry Illinois is a directory of re-entry friendly services and housing. Learn about the system, parole, and probation. Get an ID card, public benefits, housing, support services, and a job.	1 rates / 5.0 average.
	Employment Services- The Safer Foundation offers a range of services including: education, employment, and support services. They also have information about which licenses are available. Learn about the offense records that bar ex-offenders from getting occupational licenses.	0 rates / 0.0 average.
	Employment and Training- The Department of Human Services (DHS) provides a Training and Employment list to help re-entry individuals.	0 rates / 0.0 average.
	Job Preparation- IDES Re-Entry Employment Services Program offers resources to individuals who are ex-offenders. Get job preparation handouts and an assessment form.	0 rates / 0.0 average.
	Jobs in Illinois- The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) has The Winning Job Opportunities- a guide for the Formerly Incarcerated in Illinois. It is a short guide of the best jobs in Illinois for ex-offenders.	0 rates / 0.0 average.
	Job Readiness Training- Goodwill Industries of Metropolitan Chicago provides job readiness training, mentoring, and job placement for ex-offenders.	0 rates / 0.0 average.
	Legal Assistance- Through the Office of the State Appellate Defender you can learn how records are erased and sealed, see eligibility requirements, get instructions and guides, and find a list of low or no-cost lawyers in Illinois that help ex-offenders with their records.	0 rates / 0.0 average.
	Legal Assistance- The National H.I.R.E. Network can help you learn about choices and options for legal assistance and find local service providers.	0 rates / 0.0 average.
	Women Support Services- Leslie's Place provides support services for women in prison, and those just out of prison. Services include prison ministry and workshops on domestic violence, self-esteem, parenting, and motivation.	1 rates / 1.0 average.
	Veterans- The Incarcerated Veterans' Transition Program provides information about programs for imprisoned veterans.	0 rates / 0.0 average.

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