Renewed Ambition

A 24-module program that moves a participant from inside custody to independent living. It starts before release, continues at the Renewed Ambition house, and ends with graduation and alumni support. Each session is 90 minutes: why it matters, discussion, a hands-on activity, a real-world scenario, reflection, and an action plan.

Schedule (recommended: one module per week)

Week	Lesson (open the handout)	Phase	You will…
1	Module 1: No ID. No Moves	Phase One	Identify which of your vital documents (birth certificate, Social Security card, state ID) are missing.
2	Module 2: The Mail Game	Phase One	Secure a stable mailing address for the first six months after release.
3	Module 3: Digital Presence	Phase One	Set up a professional, secure email account.
4	Module 4: Know Your Rights	Phase One	Identify which legal documents you’re required to carry after release.
5	Module 5: Health First	Phase One	Apply for or confirm health coverage before release.
6	Module 6: Money Before Freedom	Phase One	Identify every financial obligation you’re carrying into release.
7	Module 7: Building Your Release Plan	Phase One	Consolidate every prior module into one written release plan.
8	Module 8: The First 72 Hours	Phase Two	Complete intake and orientation at Renewed Ambition housing.
9	Module 9: Housing Stability and Shared Living	Phase Two	Understand the structure that keeps a recovery residence functioning for everyone.
10	Module 10: Case Management Success	Phase Two	Understand the role of a case manager and what to expect from regular meetings.
11	Module 11: Employment Readiness	Phase Two	Build or refine a one-page resume.
12	Module 12: Interview Skills and Workplace Expectations	Phase Two	Practice answering common interview questions with confidence.
13	Module 13: Financial Survival and Wealth Building	Phase Two	Track income and expenses for two consecutive weeks.
14	Module 14: Family Reunification and Healthy Relationships	Phase Two	Identify which relationships you want to rebuild and what that rebuilding realistically looks like.
15	Module 15: Conflict Resolution and Emotional Regulation	Phase Two	Recognize your personal early-warning signs of escalating emotion.
16	Module 16: Recovery, Relapse Prevention, and Accountability	Phase Two	Identify your personal relapse triggers and warning signs.
17	Module 17: Purpose and Identity	Phase Three	Separate your identity from your history without denying your history.
18	Module 18: Compounding Fundamentals	Phase Three	Understand the core idea of the Compounding Framework: every big outcome starts with small, repeated actions inside a system.
19	Module 19: Education and Career Pathways	Phase Three	Identify education, certification, or training pathways relevant to your goals.
20	Module 20: Leadership Through Service	Phase Three	Understand Peer Support Specialist practice as a leadership pathway grounded in lived experience.
21	Module 21: Community Engagement	Phase Three	Identify community organizations, groups, or causes aligned with your interests.
22	Module 22: Long-Term Success Planning	Phase Three	Set specific one-year goals across housing, employment, finances, relationships, and personal growth.
23	Module 23: Graduation Preparation	Phase Three	Review your full journey through this curriculum, Phase One through Three.
24	Module 24: Life After Renewed Ambition	Phase Three	Identify ongoing support resources available after graduation.

Shorter 12- and 16-week schedules are available for facilities and partner programs.

Completing the Program

• Attend each session (or return the mail-in packet).
• Answer the reflection questions and choose an action step.
• Check off the completion checklist.
• Complete all 24 modules and the graduation review to earn your Certificate of Completion.