When Ashley first walked into the FSET office, she carried a familiar mix of fear and hope—feelings that had shaped her transition from incarceration back into the community. Even before her release, she had been preparing for change by meeting regularly with her parole officer and engaging in pathway programming. These early steps signaled her … See details
Reginald is a reserved, humble person who works hard and tries his best. While incarcerated, he felt hopeless and unmotivated, uncertain what his release would look like. He wasn’t sure how to begin looking for work or how to reenter the community. When a social worker offered him a referral to the Wisconsin Pathways Home … See details
Billy Jack first encountered Pathways Home while navigating a challenging chapter of life: incarceration in the Wisconsin prison system. “I had a plan for release but was unsure and scared of how to make it happen,” they shared. Like many returning citizens, their immediate concerns centered on finding work, transportation, and the support needed to … See details
At 18 years old, Damon was facing challenges that would feel overwhelming to anyone. He had never had a job. He didn’t have a driver’s license, a high school diploma, or even the documents needed to apply for work like a birth certificate and social security card. He was also without stable housing, struggling to … See details
When Briar first came to our office, he didn’t know a single person. Fresh out of the Jackie Nitschke Center, a local rehab facility, he was trying to rebuild his life in a completely unfamiliar place. “I was kind of lost,” Briar recalled. “You and the FSET Program gave me the tools I needed to … See details
