Our mission is to free individuals from the cycle of crime and despair by providing them with holistic support after prison that generates hope, self-sufficiency, and connection to the community.

Ending The Cycle of Criminalization Starts With Support.

A large percentage of the formerly incarcerated are released with no arrangements for shelter, identification, food, clothing, employment, or other support.

​The Way Home's success is centered on early intervention and individual attention. Each journey is unique, and The Way Home ensures that the path to transitioning back into the community is filled with hope, dignity, and purpose. 

What We Do

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Legislative Influence on Re-Entry

We actively monitor state and federal legislation that affects people returning home. Our team engages with lawmakers and community partners to advocate for policies that improve the reentry system—so our clients have a fairer path to stability.

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Community Presence

Our community presence is hands-on and visible. We present regularly at DOC Reentry Education & Employment Workshops and speak at state, local, and private events to raise awareness and strengthen the networks that help reentrants find real opportunities.

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How Our Case Management Works

Shared Caseload, Specialized Support

TWH utilizes a holistic case management model. Case managers work in speciality

areas such as housing, workforce development, trauma and intake. Each week, the

team meets to discuss the progress of each participant and/or charting when a

participant will be released and what the participant will need upon release. In this way,

the teams work to structure a support system around the participant that optimizes a

successful transition back into the community or to successfully complete a program.

OUR HISTORY

Over the Years

1998

The Way Home, Inc. began formal operations in 1998 under Children and Families First

1999

In 1999, The Way Home, Inc. became affiliated with the Episcopal Diocese

2006

In 2006 The Way Home became an independent, non-denominational, non-profit organization with 501(c)(3) status.

Today

For over 25 years, The Way Home has been helping previously incarcerated citizens transition back into the community. 

The Future

With your support, we can continue supporting community members in their journeys to integrate safely back to society.

Who We Are

Our Directors

Constance Jones

Board Chair and Treasurer

Michele Warch

Board Secretary

Michael Callaghan

Board Member

Our Staff

Paulette Rappa

Executive Director

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Ira Roach

Program Manager

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Delores Clark

Social and Human Services Assistant

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Tony Neal

Senior Case Manager; Housing Specialist

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Patience Kilgo-Felder

Housing Specialist and Job-Readiness Facilitator

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Alexis Crowner

Trauma Specialist Case Manger

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Ron Tate

Workforce Development Case Manager

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WHAT WE STAND FOR

Our Values

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Focusing on Strengths

Focusing on the strengths of individuals rather than the problems

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Centering the Client

Client-centered empowerment rather than paternalistic paradigms

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Respecting the Journey

Respectful of the diverse pathways that lead to stable lives

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Emphasizing Inclusivity

Focusing on the strengths of individuals rather than the problems

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Considering Holistic Well-being

Client-centered empowerment rather than paternalistic paradigms

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Prioritizing Voluntary Participation

Rather than coerced participation, allowing space for voluntary involvement fosters dignity

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Confronting Stigma

The need to confront the stigma of being labeled a felon at personal and cultural levels

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Integrating Advocacy

The need to integrate advocacy and community development models that focus on enriching reentry capital within families, communities, and within the State of Delaware

RE-ENTRY STORIES

Client Successes

Workforce development program graduate

2/2021

Client was referred by HRYCC Probation requesting assistance in relocating from New Castle to Sussex County. He was enrolled in Workforce Development program and found employment.


9/2021

Client was able to transition from shelter living to a more permanent, private location. His communications with case management have been sporadic but overall, he has managed to work consistently and purchase a truck.


7/2022

Client paid off his fines and is no longer on probation.

Mental HEalth & Substance use Counseling Client

 3/2021

Client was referred by a Community Partner.  He needed substance & alcohol use counseling in addition to a mental health program due to trauma (both before and during incarceration).  Also, procurement of State id, b/c, Medicaid, etc. and obtaining employment.  He was enrolled in WFD, had an interest in becoming a peer counselor.  At one point he was working for Banyan Recovery.


3/2024

Last contact Client has worked through many issues during his years with TWH but has seemingly managed to navigate them all.

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