What The Help!
We Are Here for You
Families know the challenge and uncertainty of supporting youth with complex needs. They must ask themselves difficult questions every day.
- What is the best course of action?
- How do I navigate the complex world of youth-serving systems?
- How do I give my child’s voice a chance to be heard?
In the process of seeking the best care for their youth, families face challenging obstacles, from minor to far-reaching, in their lives and communities.
That’s where the Youth System of Care steps in. It is our mission to improve pathways leading to a brighter, healthier future for all youth.
How Does the System of Care Work?
We are a group of collaborative problem solvers. We bring together youth and families, youth-serving agencies, and service providers to transform, align and improve youth-serving systems.
We work together to create a brighter future for all youth. A future that:
- Builds on the strengths and needs of every child,
- Honors families’ voices and choices,
- Provides care in our communities,
- Aligns systems, and
- Responds to the cultural and linguistic needs of all youth.
Our Vision
Jackson County youth and families have a supportive, collaborative community with enough resources and are empowered to be healthy, safe, resilient, and thriving.
Our Values
- Youth-guided and family-driven: Youth and families have a direct voice in their own care.
- Community-based: Services are available in the community; in people’s neighborhoods and homes.
- Culturally and linguistically responsive: Services and supports are available which match a family’s culture, race, ethnicity and language.
How Can I be a part of JYSOC?
Join us
The System of Care is open to youth and family members, as well as people working in agencies that support youth and families, who would like to share their experiences to help transform youth-serving systems.
The Jackson Youth System of Care invites you to join a meeting and use your voice and experience to advocate for youth and their families to transform, align and improve youth-serving systems in your community.
Contact us to be a part of Jackson Youth System of Care
Barriers to Care
Tell us what needs to be improved: We want to hear from you!
Do you know a young person who has experienced a problem or barrier from a child or youth serving system? If so, then you’ve come to the right place.
- A barrier is a problem or block to receiving needed services and support.
- The barrier submission form allows you to identify and describe your problem or barrier.
SCAN ME
Once you submit this form, System of Care members will work together to resolve barriers, improve systems, and create healthy communities.
View the barrier submission form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FNSXMWF
Note: Not all barriers will be addressed every month. This process is not intended to address urgent situations or crisis situations. This form does not replace the formal grievance process for providers and system partners. Please do not include Protected Health Information on this form.