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Easing the Way Home for Returning Senior Citizens

Kate McQueen

October 14, 2019 |

Next City |

Multi-Media |

Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

For seniors re-entering after incarceration, San Francisco’s Senior Ex-Offenders Program (SEOP) is there to help with the transition. The program offers transitional housing, employment services, and even assistance for minor things like getting a debit card or help with transportation. SEOP has partnered with the city, county, and law enforcement to strengthen its efforts, a key one being the one-on-one assistance and support groups that have shown the most impact with participants.

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