Community Partners in Action

Mission

On the front lines, Community Partners in Action supports the transition from life in the system to life in the community. Our model for impact blends direct services, community action and restorative justice advocacy. Our programs offer essential services including transitional housing, reentry and resettlement support, workforce development and coaching, as well as partnerships with mental health and addiction services.

We are community leaders in Greater Hartford, Greater Waterbury and other cities and towns in Connecticut. We help bring together nonprofits, city departments, state agencies and other partners to ensure all the needs of people in our care are met. Together, we are helping people discover new pathways in life.

We are among the leading advocates in Connecticut in the fight for restorative justice. Over the past decade, we’ve partnered to make important gains toward ending mass incarceration in Connecticut. There is still much to do to right the wrongs of the past and create new futures for so many denied their fair opportunities to flourish.

REENTRY: For people newly released from prison, reentry can be overwhelming. They face an uphill battle in reconnecting with community and family. We help them address their basic needs and connect to essential services.

ALTERNATIVES: Prison is not always the answer. Working closely with the courts, we provide services that are alternatives to prison so that people can stay in the community.

RESIDENTIAL: CPA provides a variety of residential programs and services ranging from transitional housing to residential treatment programs. Our programs support men, women, and male teens.

ENRICHMENT: Through the creative process, learning and growth is achieved. Our engaging programs provide positive enrichment services, including art and music, yoga, dance, pet therapy, and life skills.

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