Jackson County Community Care Portal
Connecting neighbors with the help they need. Whether you're seeking assistance, offering support, or providing resources, this is where Jackson County comes together.
Need Help?
Anyone in Jackson County can request assistance with food, transportation, home repairs, utilities, and more. Submit a short form and a JCJFS facilitator will review your request and connect you with local resources.
Request AssistanceWant to Help?
Volunteers and local organizations can browse the Community Board to see anonymized requests from neighbors who need support. If you can help, click “I Can Help” and a JCJFS facilitator will coordinate.
View Community BoardCommunity Resources
JCJFS maintains a directory of local organizations, services, and volunteers ready to help. If your organization would like to be listed as a resource, contact us to get started.
Browse ResourcesHow It Works
The Community Care Portal brings together people who need help, JCJFS facilitators, and community members who want to give back.
A Neighbor Asks for Help
A Jackson County resident submits a request describing what they need: food, a ride to an appointment, help with a utility bill, or anything else. Their personal information stays private.
JCJFS Reviews & Matches
A facilitator at Jackson County Job & Family Services reviews the request, identifies the best local resource or volunteer, and coordinates the connection, all within two business days.
The Community Responds
Volunteers and organizations see anonymized requests on the Community Board and offer help. When a match is made, JCJFS coordinates everything so the right support reaches the right person.