More than 17,000 individuals are currently imprisoned throughout the state of Colorado. Many people return to prison just one year after their release date due to inadequate access to opportunities that will help them to succeed post release.

Servicios’ WAGEES Adult Re-Entry program works with clients every step of the way to reduce the possibility of recidivism through access to employment, training, housing resources, and more, to ensure that they have the tools they need for a safe a successful re-integration into society. 

WAGEES DOC (Adult Re-Entry): Work and Gain Employment and Education Skills, Department of Corrections

Our WAGEES program offers supportive services and mentoring, both pre-and-post release to adults who are reintegrating into society after incarceration. WAGEES offers a variety of resources across the community to help parolees complete parole successfully and gain the skills necessary to not return to prison. WAGEES staff attend parole orientation at all Denver Metro area parole offices to meet with potential participants the first week of being released.

Mentorship is a critical aspect of the WAGEES program. Our team recognizes that each participant is unique. Case Managers work with participants one-on-one to ensure their goals and progress are aligned with long-term success.

WAGEES is an incentive-based program. Participants may receive incentives when completing:

  • Employment Placement
  • Employment Retention
  • Certifications and Educational Trainings

Everyone deserves support after incarceration regardless of justice-involvement. Our empathetic case management approach comes from our staff’s direct experience with incarceration and/or incarcerated family members.

Services

Funded by the Latino Coalition for Community Leadership, the program serves all offenders regardless of charges. Serving individuals that are currently on parole, living in a halfway house, or are currently discharged.

*Individuals can enroll into the program up to one year after their release date.*

Quick Facts

Clients enrolled in the WAGEES DOC program since July 1, 2023
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Less than 2% of clients have returned to prison since July 1, 2023

We serve individuals that are released from prisons from across the state of Colorado

Re-entry Staff

Stephen DeHerrera

Re-Entry Program Director
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Jennifer Roybal

Program Manager
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Cameron Crowe

Program Coordinator
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Jimmy Chacon

WAGEES Case Manager
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Lucas Salas

WAGEES Case Manager
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Anthony Luna

WAGEES Case Manager
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Amanda Cooper

WAGEES Case Manager
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Aaron Romero

Prevention Specialist
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Julia Ramos

Guest Navigator
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Testimonials

"The WAGEES program has given me a second chance at life and they motivated me to complete the program with numerous outcomes”

Philip G.

"I have been able to find stable employment, found stable housing, and started my Journey-man certification thanks to Servicios de La Raza."

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