Released individuals frequently look to their families to help with a range of immediate needs, including employment, housing, substance abuse, financial well-being, physical and mental health, among others. One study indicates that 71 percent of inmates expected to live with their family upon release. ^[1]   In many cases, family members are not in a position to provide support when individuals return home. Many families are already struggling with limited finances, feelings of resentment, relocation, or even new relationships. Even in those cases in which families are able to help the returning individual, meeting the needs of this person is still a tremendous challenge.