Daybreak Community Re-Entry Program

Supporting Successful Transitions Back into the Community

Daybreak Incorporated has been providing reentry case management services for individuals returning to the Mat-Su Borough since the launch of the first pilot project in 2016, as part of the Mat-Su Reentry Coalition.

Program Impact

Over 246 individuals served through active caseloads
Maintains an average recidivism rate of 12.21%
Consistently outperforms the State of Alaska’s average recidivism rate (~60%)
Three-year program average remains between 10–15%, depending on the year

Program Goals

The Mat-Su Reentry Program is designed to:

Support a positive transition from incarceration to community life
Enhance community safety
Reduce recidivism through structured planning and support

Services Provided

Participants receive comprehensive support before and after release, including:

Wraparound Case Management & Service Coordination
Information & Referral Services
Resource Navigation
Housing Assistance (eligibility through Mat-Su Reentry Coalition)
Employment Assistance
Transportation Support
Parole/Probation Compliance Support
Community Barrier Mitigation

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the program, individuals must:

Be 18 years or older
Have been charged or convicted of a felony
Have served at least 30 days of incarceration
Be within 90 days of release, or released within the past 6 months
Have a DOC Risk Assessment score of 18 or higher (Moderate to High Risk)
Be committed to following a case management plan and any probation/parole requirements

Note: Individuals on bail, bond, or pretrial enforcement may be accepted on a case-by-case basis.

Additional Support Under FY26 Recidivism Reduction Grant

Daybreak may also serve:

Individuals enrolled in a therapeutic court
Individuals on federal probation or released from a federal correctional facility
Individuals on electronic monitoring