Everyone agrees that the first 72 hours is critical to your success. There are many things to think about and to do - the whole project may seem overwhelming!  Your reentry team has put together this page together. Why not use this simple 72-hour checklist to get you going? Please let your Parole Officer know how to improve this site!

Report to the Parole Office within 24 hours, or as instructed Niagara County Phone number: (716) 285-5342Take care of food needs at a food pantry or a soup kitchen, which serve Niagara CountyTake care of any immediate medical/mental health needs such as prescriptions Go to Department of Social Services to apply for housing assistance, Medicaid, food stamps and other services: Niagara County Social Services 20 East Avenue, Lockport, NY 14094 (716) 439-7600 or 301 10th Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14302 (716) 278-8400 Check with the Parole office (716) 438-4055 to see if you qualify for any additional services Check Re-Entry website to see what other services are available or go to 211wny.org for a whole range of health & human service options

Seek out employment opportunities, start at County Employment Centers but check employment section for other opportunities Niagara WorkSourceOne One Stop Center 1001 Eleventh Street, Floor 1, Niagara Falls, NY 14301 716-278-8281   Additional New York State Benefits