SI BOS00520.009 Connecticut Department of Corrections and Federal Bureau of Prisons Release Programs

A. Introduction

When an individual is released from a prison facility in Connecticut, the release can fall into one of three categories:

  • Parole

  • Adult Probation

  • Community Release Programs

B. Policy

Use the following information when determining whether to reinstate Title XVI benefits when an individual is released from a prison facility in Connecticut.

1. Parole (not in a halfway house)

When a prisoner is released “on parole,” the individual is under the jurisdiction of the Connecticut Parole Board and is no longer under the control of the Connecticut Department of Corrections (DOC). Reinstate Title XVI benefits effective with the date of release from the prison. For additional information regarding reinstatement of Title XVI benefits based on release from an institution, see GN 02607.875A.

2. Adult Probation

When a prisoner is released “on adult probation,” the individual is under the jurisdiction of the Office of Adult Probation and is no longer under the control of the DOC. Reinstate Title XVI benefits effective with the date of release from the prison. For additional information regarding reinstatement of Title XVI benefits based on release from an institution, see GN 02607.875A.

3. Community Release Programs

The DOC has three community release programs:

  • Transitional Supervision (TS)

  • Re-entry Furlough

  • Halfway Houses

a. Transitional Supervision (TS)

Under this program, an individual who has not completed the individual's criminal sentence is released into the community. The individual remains under the control of the DOC.

Under the Transitional Supervision Program, the individual must provide for the individual's own food and shelter. Reinstate Title XVI benefits effective with the date of release from the prison. For additional information regarding reinstatement of Title XVI benefits based on release from an institution, see GN 02607.875A.

b. Re-Entry Furlough

Fifteen days prior to an individual’s discharge date, the individual may be released to a sponsor, but the individual remains under the control of the DOC for this 15-day period.

During this 15-day period the individual and the individual's sponsor are responsible for the individual’s food and shelter. Reinstate Title XVI benefits effective with the date of release from the prison. For additional information regarding reinstatement of Title XVI benefits based on release from an institution, see GN 02607.875A.

c. Halfway Houses

The DOC and the Connecticut Board of Parole contract with private agencies that run various residences known as “halfway” houses to provide supervision, beds, and services for individuals under their jurisdiction. The following provides guidelines for these halfway houses, but it will be necessary for you to make a facility determination on each halfway house in your service area. For information on making facility determinations, see SI 00520.800.

When one of these agencies releases an individual to a halfway house, you must contact the halfway house staff to determine the status of the individual's release. An individual released to a halfway house could be:

  • Continuing the individual's criminal sentence,

  • Voted to parole

  • On special parole, or

  • On parole.

An individual who is “continuing the individual's sentence” and is released to a halfway house remains under the control of the DOC. The DOC provides the individual’s supervision, food, and shelter. The halfway house administration is an agent for the DOC. Therefore, the individual is considered still incarcerated. Do not reinstate Title XVI benefits.

An individual who is “voted to parole” and is released to a halfway house remains under the control of the DOC. The DOC provides the individual’s supervision, food, and shelter. The halfway house administration is an agent for the DOC. Therefore, the individual is considered still incarcerated. Do not reinstate Title XVI benefits.

An individual who is on “special parole” and is released to a halfway house remains under the control of the DOC. The DOC provides the individual’s supervision, food, and shelter. The halfway house administration is an agent for the DOC. Therefore, the individual is considered still incarcerated. Do not reinstate Title XVI benefits.

An individual is “on parole" and is released to a halfway house is under the control of the Parole Board. Such an individual is not considered incarcerated. Reinstate Title XVI benefits effective with the date released from the prison. In many cases, but not all, the parole board provides all or part of the individual’s food and shelter. It is also possible the individual may pay part of the individual's expenses. If applicable, charge the presumed maximum value (PMV) unless successfully rebutted. For information on the PMV, see SI 00835.300.

Whenever an individual is released to a halfway house from the DOC contact the administration staff of the halfway house to determine if the individual:

  • Is placed under the contract with the DOC, or on placement by the Parole Board, and

  • Is continuing the individual's criminal sentence, “voted to parole”, on “special parole”, or on “parole”.

  • If the individual is on parole, determine the source of payment for food and shelter.

When contacting the halfway house, it is important to distinguish between “parole,” “special parole,” and “voted to parole” with the contact. If the halfway house contact is not clear regarding the parole status of an individual, you can verify parole status by contacting the Connecticut Board of Parole at 203 805-6605 to clarify the “type” of parole.

The following chart summarizes the four possible situations:

In the DOC, an individual who is: Jurisdiction

Inmate

Status

Reinstate
Continuing the individual's criminal sentence Remains under control of the DOC Is considered an inmate No

Voted to parole

This is a term that refers to an inmate that is scheduled to be paroled up to 6 months in the future, but has not yet been granted parole.

Remains under control of the DOC Is considered an inmate

No

 

On special parole Remains under the control of the DOC Is considered an inmate No

On parole

Reports to the CT Board of Parole

Is not considered an inmate

Yes

For a list of halfway houses in Connecticut, see SI BOS00520.009D. in this section.

4. Federal Bureau of Prisons Community Release in Connecticut

The Federal Bureaus of Prisons (BOP) also contracts with private agencies that run halfway houses in Connecticut to continue confinement for some inmates. These individuals are under full control of the BOP. The BOP provides for the individuals’ food and shelter. The halfway house acts as agent for BOP. These individuals are considered still incarcerated. Do not reinstate Title XVI benefits.

Whenever an individual is released to a halfway house from the BOP contact the administration staff of the halfway house to determine if the individual:

  • Is placed under the contract with the BOP, or on placement by the Parole Board, and

  • Is continuing the individual's criminal sentence.

For a list of halfway houses that the BOP contracts with in Connecticut, see SI BOS00520.009E. in this section.

C. Reference

POMS SI 00520.009 Special Considerations for Penal Institutions.

D. Connecticut Halfway Houses

Bridgeport Halfway House Programs:

APT Foundation

425 Grant Street

Bridgeport, CT 06610

Substance Abuse Treatment

203-337-9943

Isaiah House

112 Clinton Avenue

Bridgeport, CT 06605

Work Release

203-367-9440



Mary Magdalene House

405 Clinton Avenue

Bridgeport, CT 06605

Work Release

203-330-0884



Maple Street House

575 Maple Street

Bridgeport, CT 06608

Work Release

203-335-8867

Hartford Halfway House Programs:

Cheyney House

155 Wethersfield Avenue


Hartford, CT 06114


Work Release


860-524-1774




CPA


119-121 Washington Street


Hartford, CT 06114


Work Release


860-543-8929




Drapelick Center


1095 Blue Hills Avenue


Bloomfield, CT 06002


Work Release


860-286-9833




Hartford House


10 Irving Street


Hartford, CT 06105


Work Release


860-547-1313




Open Hearth


437 Sheldon Street


Hartford, CT 06105


Work Release


860-525-3447




Silliman/Johnson House


199 Retreat Avenue


Hartford, CT 06105


Women/Children


860-206-6511




Stein House


140 Sargeant Street


Hartford, CT 06105


Work Release


860-727-1974




Watkinson House


136 Collins Street


Hartford, CT 06105


Work Release


860-524-1898

New Haven Halfway House Programs:

Dana’s House

75 Henry Street


New Haven, CT 06511


Mental Health


203-706-4700




Eddy Center


1 LaBella Circle


Middletown, CT 06457


Temporary Supportive Housing


860-343-5520




Roger Sherman House


48 Howe Street


New Haven, CT 06511


Work Release
203-789-4430



Sierra Center


48 Howe Street, 4th Floor


New Haven, CT 06511


Work Release


203-789-4441




Walter Brooks House


690 Howard Avenue


New Haven, CT 06519


Work Release


203-777-8627

Norwich Halfway House Programs:

Brooklyn Bridge

76 Hartford Road, Route 6


P.O. Box 175


Brooklyn, CT 06234


Temporary Supportive Housing


860-779-5486




Cochegan House


976 Route 32


Uncasville, CT 06382


Work Release


Sex Offender


860-848-5500




Fellowship House


466 Long Hill Road


Groton, CT 06340


Work Release


860-448-3400




Next Step


215 Valley Street


Willimantic, CT 06226


Work Release


860-450-7250

Waterbury Halfway House Programs:

Bishop House

31 Bishop Street


Waterbury, CT 06702


Work Release


203-236-9990




Chase Center


21 Cliff Street


Waterbury, CT 06710


Work Release


203-596-0783




CT Renaissance

East
31 Wolcott Street

Waterbury, CT 06702


Work Release


203-753-2341




Central Avenue


24 Central Avenue


Waterbury, CT 06702


Work Release


203-596-7303




Warner House


58 High Street


Torrington, CT 06790


Temporary Supportive Housing


860-496-2104

E. BOP Contracted Halfway Houses in Connecticut

The BOP contracts with the following halfway houses in Connecticut:

Watkinson House

136 Collins Street

Hartford, CT 06105

860-524-1898
Chase Center

21 Cliff Street

Waterbury, CT 06710

203-596-0783
Hartford House

10 Irving Street

Hartford, CT 06105

860-547-1313
Cheyney House

155 Weathersfield Avenue

Hartford, CT 06106

860-524-1774

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SI BOS00520.009 - Connecticut Department of Corrections and Federal Bureau of Prisons Release Programs - 10/17/2022
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