FLTA Financial Reentry Training graduation at Avenal State Prison
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Financial Reentry Training

Preparing returning citizens to come home with the financial tools, confidence, and mindset needed to stay stable, and free.

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The Program

Real barriers. Real plans. Real freedom.

Delivered inside institutions and continued after release, the program focuses on the real-life barriers, credit, income, housing, and employment, while addressing the financial stress and triggers that can lead to relapse and recidivism.

Participants leave with a clear plan to manage money responsibly, rebuild credit, and build long-term success.

FLTA founder Clinton Drummer at Valley State Prison
15Week curriculum
21%Recidivism in community programs
10+Years facilitating
5Active facilities

The Curriculum

Core lessons

  • Credit Building & Repair
  • Assets vs. Liabilities
  • Income Management & Budgeting
  • Employment Readiness, resume + interview prep
  • Rental Readiness & housing navigation
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Investing Basics
  • And much more
FLTA reentry training session

Currently Offered At

Inside the facilities that need it most

Adult Correctional

  • Avenal State Prison (ASP)
  • Valley State Prison (VSP)
  • Central California Women's Facility (CCWF)

Women's Program

  • Women's Malibu Fire Camp 13

Youth & Juvenile

  • Dorothy Kirby Center (DKC)
  • Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall (LPJH)

Post-Release

  • Virtual reentry coaching & training
  • Partnering transitional housing locations

Why We're So Passionate

Everyone deserves a chance to thrive

We believe everyone deserves a chance to thrive. Through our reentry programs in California state prisons, we empower individuals to overcome past struggles and embrace new opportunities, with the tools, knowledge, and support needed for independence and long-term success.

FLTA reentry graduates musical performance at Avenal State Prison

Our Graduations

Powerful celebrations of new beginnings

Each graduation features a Reentry Panel of partnering service providers, subject-matter specialists, and individuals who have successfully reentered society, offering experience-based insight and encouragement.

These events reinforce everything graduates have learned while providing a safe space to reduce fear, anxiety, and the financial triggers associated with reentry. Every participant leaves inspired, supported, and prepared.

FLTA reentry panel at Avenal State Prison graduation

Specialized Tracks

Built for who we serve

FLTA Women's Financial Reentry Training at Malibu Women's Fire Camp Women

Women's Financial Reentry Training

A trauma-informed program addressing the real financial pressures women face during reentry, housing, employment, family, rebuilding credit, and overcoming survival-based money habits, in a safe space that connects financial healing with personal growth.

FLTA Youth Financial Reentry Training graduate Youth

Youth Financial Reentry Training

A 15-week program linking financial decisions to freedom and goals. Youth earn FLTA paper money through attendance and homework; upon release, FLTA helps them open a bank account and provides a matching deposit, so they reenter with real savings.

Our Facilitators

Our staff have lived the reentry experience themselves, with an average of 10 years of experience and a deep understanding of the barriers our participants face.

Take The Next Step

Start your reentry journey today

Sign up for virtual workshops or apply for 1-on-1 reentry coaching, often fully covered by Medi-Cal.

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