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LaPorte County Reentry Help

LaPorte County's seat is La Porte. Below are the offices and programs people coming home most often need, from reporting to probation or parole to getting an ID, food benefits, a job, and recovery support. Some state offices that serve this county, like the parole district or WorkOne, are in neighboring counties, so plan your rides.

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Start Here: Your First 72 Hours

Report as directed, get an ID, and apply for food and health coverage. Everything else gets easier after these.

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LaPorte County Probation Department

300 Washington Street, Suite 122, Michigan City, IN 46360-3246

If you are on probation, report as your officer directs. Tell your officer right away if you change jobs or addresses.

LaPorte County Community Corrections

368 South Ziegler Road, La Porte, IN 46350

Community-based supervision, work release, and home detention for people referred by the courts or coming home from IDOC.

IDOC Parole District Gary (PD 6): serves LaPorte County Call to confirm

Gary, IN 46402

Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM CST

If you are on state parole, this is your district office. Ask about the district's HIRE coordinator for job placement help.

Indiana BMV: La Porte BMV Branch

1301 PINE LAKE RD La Porte, IN 46350-2039

A state ID is the first key to a job, an apartment, and benefits. Ask for the free ID card for voting purposes if you cannot pay.

Indiana BMV: Michigan City BMV Branch

1551 South Woodland Ave Michigan City, IN 46360

A state ID is the first key to a job, an apartment, and benefits. Ask for the free ID card for voting purposes if you cannot pay.

FSSA Division of Family Resources: LaPorte County (SNAP, Medicaid, TANF)

1551 S. Woodland Ave., Michigan City, IN 46360-7124

Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Apply online for food assistance and health coverage; local staff will call you for an interview.

Work

Steady work is one of the strongest protections against going back. These offices help at no cost.

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WorkOne - LaPorte

300 Legacy Plz. W., LaPorte, IN 46350

Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Free job search help, resumes, training money, and help filing for the Federal Bonding Program.

WorkOne - Michigan City

317 Detroit St., Michigan City, IN 46360

Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Free job search help, resumes, training money, and help filing for the Federal Bonding Program.

102 fair-chance employers in LaPorte County

Employers reported to hire people with records, with proof, locations, and how to apply.

Getting hired with a record: your tools

The free Federal Bonding Program, expungement, what employers can ask, and how to talk about your record.

Recovery & Housing

Stable, sober housing is where everything else gets built.

Indiana Recovery Works: find a provider

State-funded treatment and recovery housing for people with a justice history. Providers in nearby counties can also serve you.

Food, Rides & Community

Nobody makes it alone. These are the people who show up.

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TransPorte (City of La Porte) (public transit)

Rides for work, appointments, probation, and groceries. Call ahead to schedule.

Indiana 211

Phone Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM; in211.org anytime

Free and confidential. One call finds local food, shelter, utility help, and more. You can also text your ZIP code to 898-211.

All Indiana reentry programs

Statewide programs for job training, housing, and support after release, including IDOC's HIRE program.

Know Your Rights

Last verified: September 29, 2026. Listings marked Call to confirm had conflicting information in public sources.

Call ahead to confirm. Offices move and hours change. Broken Champions is not affiliated with the agencies, programs, or employers listed, and nothing on this page is legal advice.

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