OACRA Delaware Housing & Reentry Directory

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Delaware Housing, Shelter & Reentry-Friendly Options

This directory organizes Delaware housing pathways that may support people on probation, parole, reentry supervision, diversion, post-release stabilization, or with a criminal record. It upgrades the existing Delaware housing base into a cleaner V2 structure while keeping statewide system routes separate from county-level providers. Always call ahead, disclose supervision status honestly, and obtain written approval before moving.

Four reentry housing levels covered: emergency shelter and crisis access, transitional and reentry housing, recovery or sober living environments, and longer-term supportive or independent stabilization pathways.

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Statewide & System-Level DSHA • Centralized Intake • DOC reentry • eviction prevention New Castle County Wilmington • Newark • New Castle • Middletown Kent County Dover • Smyrna • Harrington • Milford area Sussex County Georgetown • Seaford • Lewes • Rehoboth • Laurel

Statewide & System-Level Housing Programs

Coverage: New Castle, Kent, and Sussex counties. This section keeps general statewide routing in one place so county sections can focus on actual local providers and housing pathways.

✅ Verified System-Level Housing, Reentry & Placement Pathways

Housing Alliance Delaware — Centralized Intake Statewide coordinated access point for emergency shelter openings and available housing assistance for people experiencing homelessness in Delaware.

Centralized Intake Emergency Shelter Call early

Contact 1-833-FIND-BED intake@housingalliancede.org

Prep County • ZIP Current sleeping location and immediate need

Area Statewide

Delaware DOC Reentry Housing Services Reentry housing information and referral guidance connected to emergency shelter, Centralized Intake, and post-release planning for justice-involved individuals.

Reentry Pathway DOC Resource Referral rules apply

Access Use release planner, probation/parole officer, or reentry contact DOC housing resource

Prep Release status Supervision and housing barriers

Area Statewide

Delaware State Rental Assistance Program (SRAP) DSHA-administered rental assistance for eligible Delaware residents who need affordable housing with supportive services and are referred through state partner agencies.

Rental Assistance Supportive Services Referral required

Access Referral through eligible state partner pathway DSHA program info

Prep Income and household details Supportive-service referral information

Area Statewide

🛠️ Eligible General Housing Stability & Confirm-First Statewide Paths

DSHA Eviction Prevention & Housing Stability Resources State housing stability and eviction-prevention information, including legal-help routing and housing assistance resources for renters at risk of losing housing.

Housing Stability Eviction Prevention Eligibility varies

Info Eviction prevention DSHA main site

Bring Lease • notices • court papers Income and household details

Area Statewide

Public Housing, Housing Choice Voucher & Affordable Housing Waitlists Longer-term housing route through DSHA, local public housing authorities, HUD-linked resources, and affordable housing properties. Screening and waitlist rules vary.

Affordable Housing Vouchers / Waitlists Screening varies

Access DSHA rental programs HUD Delaware

Prep ID • income proof Household and conviction-screening questions

Area Statewide / Local authorities

Private Landlords & Apartments Independent housing may be possible with private landlords, room rentals, shared housing, or apartments. Screening, deposits, income rules, and supervision compatibility vary widely.

Independent Housing Screening varies Confirm restrictions

Reminder Confirm address approval before paying deposits or signing documents.

Bring Income proof • ID References and address approval if required

Area Statewide / Online

New Castle County

County: New Castle. Cities and communities include Wilmington, Newark, New Castle, Middletown, Bear, Claymont, Elsmere, Hockessin, Glasgow, and surrounding areas. This section focuses on direct housing, shelter, transitional, recovery, and stabilization providers rather than repeated statewide routing.

✅ Verified Transitional, Reentry & Housing-Linked Providers

Friendship House — Transitional Housing & Empowerment Centers Housing-linked support, empowerment centers, Code Purple shelter coordination, ID assistance, clothing, job-readiness support, and stabilization services for people experiencing homelessness or reentry barriers.

Housing Support Empowerment Centers Wilmington / New Castle

Contact friendshiphousede.org (302) 652-8133

Ask Housing pathway Current bed or referral availability

Area Wilmington / New Castle County

Ministry of Caring — Housing & Shelter Programs Network of emergency shelter, transitional housing, supportive housing, and basic-needs programs in Wilmington, including programs for men, women, families, seniors, and people with specialized needs.

Shelter Network Transitional / Supportive Program-specific intake

Contact ministryofcaring.org (302) 652-5523

Ask Which program fits your household Justice-involved compatibility

Area Wilmington

House of Joseph II — Ministry of Caring Supportive transitional housing program connected to Ministry of Caring. Program fit, eligibility, supervision compatibility, and admissions rules should be confirmed directly.

Supportive Housing Transitional Eligibility-specific

Contact Program network (302) 652-5523

Prep ID if available Referral and medical/support needs if applicable

Area Wilmington

West End Neighborhood House — Housing & Stabilization Services Community-based services that may support housing stability, youth and family stabilization, employment readiness, financial coaching, and case-management pathways in Wilmington.

Stabilization Case Management Wilmington

Contact westendnh.org (302) 655-4182

Ask Housing stability support Referral or eligibility requirements

Area Wilmington / New Castle County

YWCA Delaware — Housing & Family Stabilization Housing and stabilization programs for women and families, including supportive services that may help with safety, housing barriers, and longer-term stability.

Women / Families Housing Stability Confirm intake

Contact ywcade.org (302) 650-7111

Prep Household details Safety and housing needs

Area Wilmington / Delaware

🛠️ Eligible Shelter, Recovery, Crisis & Confirm-First Paths

Sunday Breakfast Mission — Shelter & Recovery Programs Emergency shelter, meals, recovery-oriented residential programming, and stabilization support. Program access and restrictions should be confirmed before relying on it for an approved residence.

Emergency Shelter Recovery Program Confirm restrictions

Contact sundaybreakfastmission.org (302) 652-8314

Ask Current intake Curfew, program, and supervision rules

Area Wilmington

The Salvation Army — Wilmington Area Housing Support Emergency assistance and shelter-linked support may be available depending on location, program capacity, household type, and eligibility.

Emergency Assistance Shelter-Linked Eligibility varies

Contact Delaware services (302) 472-0750

Ask Nearest active intake site Housing or emergency assistance availability

Area Wilmington / New Castle County

Behavioral Health Housing-Linked Providers Behavioral health and recovery providers may connect eligible clients to supportive housing, residential treatment, or housing stabilization routes. Availability depends on program status, referral source, and funding.

Behavioral Health Housing-Linked Referral likely

Access Ask treatment provider, case manager, or supervision officer Confirm active provider and program status

Prep Treatment need Insurance, referral, or court documentation

Area New Castle County

Recovery Housing & Sober Living Homes Recovery housing may support reentry stabilization, but each home has its own fees, testing, curfew, guest, employment, and supervision-compatibility rules.

Recovery Housing House rules vary Officer approval

Checklist Get full address, rules, fees, and verification letter before move-in.

Bring House rules Treatment or recovery plan if applicable

Area New Castle County

Private Landlords, Room Rentals & Apartments Independent housing may involve room rentals, shared housing, apartments, or private landlords. Screening, deposits, income rules, and criminal-history policies vary widely.

Independent Housing Screening varies Confirm address rules

Reminder Confirm address approval before paying deposits or application fees.

Bring Income proof • ID References if available

Area New Castle County

Kent County

County: Kent. Cities and communities include Dover, Smyrna, Harrington, Camden, Wyoming, Felton, Magnolia, Frederica, and the Milford area. This section focuses on direct housing, shelter, transitional, veterans, recovery, and stabilization providers rather than repeated statewide routing.

✅ Verified Transitional, Shelter & Housing-Linked Providers

Shepherd Place — Women & Families Shelter Shelter and housing-stabilization support for women and families in Dover. Program rules, curfew, family eligibility, and supervision compatibility should be confirmed before relying on placement.

Women / Families Shelter Confirm intake

Contact shepherdplace.org (302) 678-3222

Ask Current bed availability Household and documentation rules

Area Dover / Kent County

Home of the Brave — Veterans Transitional Housing Veterans transitional housing and supportive services serving Delaware veterans experiencing homelessness or housing instability, including veterans returning from incarceration when eligibility fits.

Veterans Housing Transitional Veteran eligibility

Contact homeofthebravefdn.org (302) 424-1681

Bring Veteran documentation if available ID and housing status details

Area Milford / Kent-Sussex access

People’s Place — Housing-Linked Support Services Multi-service Delaware nonprofit with programs that may support housing stability, safety planning, domestic-violence response, veterans, youth, families, and crisis needs.

Housing-Linked Crisis / Family Support Program-specific eligibility

Contact peoplesplace2.com (302) 422-2496

Ask Which program fits your need Housing or shelter-related referral path

Area Milford / Central Delaware

Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing Emergency shelter and supportive services for men experiencing homelessness in the Dover area. Intake, program rules, and approval for supervised individuals should be confirmed directly.

Men’s Shelter Support Services Confirm availability

Contact doverinterfaithmission.org (302) 736-3300

Ask Current intake window Curfew and documentation rules

Area Dover

NCALL Research — Housing Counseling & Stability Housing counseling, financial capability, foreclosure prevention, rental education, and affordable-housing support that may help with longer-term stabilization after release.

Housing Counseling Stability Support Dover

Contact ncall.org (302) 678-9400

Bring Income and housing documents Budget, lease, or housing barrier details

Area Dover / Statewide support

🛠️ Eligible Shelter, Recovery, Veterans & Confirm-First Paths

Code Purple — Kent County Emergency Shelter Network Seasonal emergency shelter route for severe-weather periods. This is a crisis option, not a long-term placement, and availability changes by night and location.

Emergency Shelter Seasonal / Weather Call first

Contact Kent County shelters (302) 399-5880

Ask Tonight’s shelter location Check-in time and rules

Area Kent County

The Salvation Army — Dover Area Assistance Emergency assistance and housing-related support may be available depending on location, program funding, eligibility, and active intake capacity.

Emergency Assistance Housing Support Funding varies

Contact Delaware services (302) 678-3155

Bring ID, income, and household details Lease, notices, or housing need documents

Area Dover / Kent County

Recovery Housing & Sober Living Homes Recovery housing may support reentry stabilization, but each home has its own fees, testing, curfew, employment, visitor, medication, and supervision-compatibility rules.

Recovery Housing House rules vary Officer approval

Checklist Get full address, rules, fees, and verification letter before move-in.

Bring House rules Treatment or recovery plan if applicable

Area Kent County

Residential Treatment & Behavioral Health Housing-Linked Paths Residential treatment or behavioral-health programs may provide temporary structure or connect clients to housing support. Eligibility depends on clinical need, referral source, insurance, and program availability.

Treatment-Linked Residential Support Clinical eligibility

Access Ask treatment provider, case manager, or officer for approved options.

Prep Assessment or referral if available Insurance and supervision details

Area Kent County

Private Landlords, Room Rentals & Apartments Independent housing may involve room rentals, shared housing, apartments, or private landlords. Screening, deposits, income rules, and criminal-history policies vary by property.

Independent Housing Screening varies Confirm address rules

Reminder Confirm address approval before paying deposits or application fees.

Bring Income proof • ID References if available

Area Kent County

Sussex County

County: Sussex. Cities and communities include Georgetown, Seaford, Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Laurel, Milton, Millsboro, Bridgeville, Selbyville, Delmar, and surrounding coastal and rural areas. This section focuses on direct shelter, transitional, veterans, recovery, community support, and stabilization pathways rather than repeated statewide routing.

✅ Verified Shelter, Transitional & Housing-Linked Providers

New Hope Shelter — Georgetown Emergency shelter and transitional support with case-management services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Sussex County.

Emergency Shelter Transitional Support Confirm bed availability

Contact newhopeshelter.org (302) 856-9494

Ask Current intake status Curfew, documentation, and household rules

Area Georgetown / Sussex County

Delmarva Mission — Shelter & Housing Support Shelter and supportive services for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability in the Seaford area. Eligibility, bed availability, and program rules should be confirmed directly.

Shelter Support Stabilization Call first

Contact dmshelter.org (302) 875-6944

Ask Current shelter availability Intake time and supervision compatibility

Area Seaford / Sussex County

Home of the Brave — Veterans Transitional Housing Veterans transitional housing and support services serving eligible Delaware veterans with housing instability, including individuals returning from incarceration when program requirements are met.

Veterans Housing Transitional Veteran eligibility

Contact homeofthebravefdn.org (302) 424-1681

Bring Veteran documentation if available ID and current housing status

Area Milford / Sussex-Kent access

The Shepherd’s Office — Community Support & Housing Referrals Community support hub offering meals, basic needs, outreach, and housing-resource referrals for people experiencing homelessness or instability in coastal Sussex County.

Referral Support Basic Needs Coastal Sussex

Contact shepherdsoffice.org (302) 727-5664

Ask Housing referral options Current support schedule and documentation needs

Area Rehoboth / Coastal Sussex

People’s Place — Sussex Housing-Linked Support Multi-service nonprofit with programs that may support housing stability, domestic-violence response, veterans, families, youth, and crisis needs across lower Delaware.

Housing-Linked Family / Crisis Support Program-specific eligibility

Contact peoplesplace2.com (302) 422-2496

Ask Which program fits your need Housing or safety-related referral path

Area Milford / Sussex and Kent access

🛠️ Eligible Recovery, Rural Access, Crisis & Confirm-First Paths

Code Purple — Sussex County Emergency Shelter Network Seasonal emergency shelter route for severe-weather periods across Sussex County. This is a crisis option, not a long-term placement, and locations may change by night.

Emergency Shelter Seasonal / Weather Call first

Access Check current Sussex Code Purple site or local outreach update Confirm tonight’s check-in location before travel

Ask Tonight’s shelter location Check-in time and rules

Area Sussex County

Recovery Housing & Sober Living Homes Recovery housing may support reentry stabilization, but each home has its own fees, testing, curfew, visitor, medication, employment, and supervision-compatibility rules.

Recovery Housing House rules vary Officer approval

Checklist Get full address, rules, fees, and verification letter before move-in.

Bring House rules Treatment or recovery plan if applicable

Area Sussex County

Bayhealth Community Health & Social Support Referrals Healthcare-connected community support and referral pathway that may help individuals identify housing, benefits, treatment, or stabilization resources when housing insecurity affects health or reentry planning.

Referral Support Health-Linked Not a shelter

Contact Community health (302) 645-3300

Ask Housing-related referral help Social support or case-management options

Area Sussex / Lower Delaware

La Esperanza — Family Stabilization & Resource Navigation Community resource navigation in Georgetown that may help families identify housing-related support, benefits, safety resources, and local referrals.

Resource Navigation Family Support Not housing itself

Contact laesperanza.org (302) 856-9266

Ask Housing-related referrals Family support and eligibility needs

Area Georgetown / Sussex County

Private Landlords, Room Rentals & Apartments Independent housing may involve room rentals, shared housing, apartments, or private landlords. Rural transportation, seasonal coastal pricing, screening, and deposits can affect availability.

Independent Housing Screening varies Confirm address rules

Reminder Confirm address approval before paying deposits or application fees.

Bring Income proof • ID References if available

Area Sussex County

How to Use This Delaware Housing Directory

Use this directory as a starting point for housing discovery, not as approval to move. People on probation, parole, pretrial release, reentry supervision, or court-ordered conditions should confirm any address, program, shelter, sober living home, or room rental with the supervising officer, attorney, case manager, or court-approved contact before moving.

✅ Verified Before You Call or Apply

Prepare your housing information first Before calling a provider, write down your supervision status, county, city, immediate housing need, income source, transportation limits, household size, and any court or program restrictions.

Intake Prep Housing Search Reentry Planning

Have ready ID if available Release date, supervision contact, and current location

Ask Bed availability Rules, fees, curfew, and referral requirements

Area All Delaware counties

Confirm supervision compatibility A housing provider may be willing to accept someone, but the address may still need officer or court approval. Confirm rules about curfew, visitors, employment hours, drug testing, treatment, travel, and overnight absences.

Supervision-Aware Address Approval Confirm first

Reminder Do not move before approval if approval is required. Keep written confirmation when possible.

Bring Program rules Full address and contact person

Area Statewide

Ask for clear intake details When speaking with a program, ask what documents are required, whether walk-ins are accepted, whether a referral is needed, whether background screening applies, and whether they can provide a verification letter.

Clear Intake Verification Letter Rules vary

Ask directly “Can you accept someone on probation or parole?” “Can you provide written program rules?”

Prep Release paperwork if available Referral contact and officer information if required

Area All provider types

🛠️ Confirm First Housing Types & Practical Next Steps

Match the housing type to the need Emergency shelter is for immediate crisis. Transitional housing offers structure for a limited period. Recovery housing may support sobriety and treatment goals. Supportive or independent housing is usually a longer-term stability path.

Emergency Transitional Recovery / Supportive

Use for Choosing the right first call Avoiding mismatched referrals

Check Length of stay Fees, rules, and program expectations

Area Statewide

Be careful with deposits and informal rentals For room rentals, shared housing, and private landlords, verify the address, landlord identity, written terms, move-in date, and refund rules before paying money. Supervised individuals should confirm address approval first.

Private Housing Verify before paying Address approval

Reminder A cheap room is not useful if the address cannot be approved.

Ask for Written lease or agreement Full address and landlord contact

Area Private market

Plan around transportation and reporting Housing that is available may still create barriers if it is far from probation reporting, treatment, employment, court, public transportation, or required services. Check transportation before accepting placement.

Transportation Reporting Access Plan ahead

Check Bus routes, work access, treatment access, and reporting location.

Prep Weekly schedule Transportation plan if required

Area Urban, rural, and coastal Delaware

Add or Claim a Delaware Housing Listing

OACRA invites shelters, transitional housing programs, recovery homes, reentry providers, housing navigators, community organizations, and approved service partners to submit accurate listing information for Delaware coverage.

✅ Verified Provider Listing Path

Submit a provider listing Organizations can submit housing, shelter, reentry housing, recovery housing, or stabilization services to improve discovery for justice-involved individuals, families, case managers, and referral partners.

Provider Visibility Delaware Coverage Referral Routing

Submit Apply / Claim a listing Provider information

Include Service type, county, intake rules Contact person, website, and eligibility notes

Area Delaware

🛠️ Eligible Update or Correct Information

Request an update or correction If a program’s phone number, intake process, eligibility rules, address, service area, or availability status changes, providers and community partners can request an update.

Directory Update Accuracy Support Confirm current details

Contact Contact OACRA Send current listing details and requested correction.

Helpful Official website or program page Direct intake contact and service description

Area Delaware

OACRA is an independent resource platform and does not provide legal advice, court approval, housing placement, or supervision decisions. Housing availability, eligibility, program rules, and acceptance of justice-involved individuals can change. Always contact the provider directly and confirm any supervision or court requirements before moving.