Services
Resume Writing
Certificate of Completion
Interviewing Skills
Job Placement Services
Educational Opportunities
Job Readiness Skills
It Takes A Village Foundation Reentry Program
From January 2020 to the present, the It Takes A Village Foundation Reentry Program has graduated over 3,200 individuals from the program.
The Program provides 8-day in-person and online classes as well as 12-week Pre and Post Reentry classes that are held in correctional facilities.
All graduates will receive job readiness certifications and a completion certificate for completing the these courses. The It Takes A Village Foundation Reentry Program is now in 7 correctional facilities throughout Wisconsin.
It Takes A Village Foundation Reentry Program has the following programs:
– Reentry Program in person/online
– Brother and Sister Supportive Group Program
– Mentorship Program
– Rooming Homes
– Anger Management
– Community Garden
– At-Risk Youth Prevention Program
– Community Outreach Program (Feed the homeless on the second Saturday of the month)
– Home Buying Program
– Community Service Program
All Programs are located in Milwaukee.
Through Destined to Succeed Employment Assistance & Employment Agency, we also offer referrals for employment opportunities and educational referrals for those who are seeking to earn their high school diploma and more. For individuals who are interested in entrepreneurship, we offer referrals to the Destined to Succeed Institute for entrepreneurial program for business start ups and credit repair.
New Mentor Certification Program
Join our 8-week Mentorship Certification Training Program. For more information please contact Dr. Shawna Whitehead at (414) 279-6656.
It Takes A Village Foundation Reentry Mentorship Program Graduates
Community Outreach
Brother and Sister Supportive Group Program
Brother and Sister Supportive Group Program, Zoom meeting every 2nd and 4th Monday from 6 PM to 7:30 PM. For more information please contact Dr. Shawna Whitehead at (414) 279-6656.
Facilitators and Instructors
Dr. Shawna Whitehead-Starks
Dr. Shawna Whitehead Starks is passionate about those who are re-entering society. Having worked with over 3,500 justice-involved individuals has led her, as well as her daughter, Ms. Sondya Weddle, to establish the It Takes a Village Foundation Re-Entry Program. They are excited to help these individuals walk in their purpose and destiny.
Sondaya Weddle
In 2017, Ms. Sondaya Weddle helped establish an awesome Pipe Line Re-Entry Curriculum that she has taught for the last three years at the DWD pipeline re-entry program along with Dr. Whitehead Starks. She has a passion to see those who may be “counted out” receive the second chance they deserve. It truly does take a village to be the change we want to see in the community.
Upcoming In-Person and Online Re-Entry Classes
Attendance is Required for in-person classes
Milwaukee
4429 W. Fond Du Lac Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53216
11 AM to 1 PM
12 – week program every Friday September 24th, 2025 through December 12th, 2025
Racine
4060 N. Main Street
Racine, WI 53402
Tuesdays 11 AM to 1 PM
8-day in person and online reentry classes
Madison
2801 International Lane, Suite 210
Madison, WI, 53704
6602 Grand Teton Plaza
Madison WI, 53719
Tuesdays 11 AM to 1 PM
8-day in person and online reentry classes
Post-Re-Entry Classes
Institutional Facilities
State Wide
11 AM to 1 PM
12 – week program every Friday September 24th, 2025 through December 12th, 2025
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