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Transition Services
The goals of the Transition Council of Jackson County and the Jackson County Intermediate School District are to promote education and training opportunities through access to community resources and related services.
The successful movement from school to employment and community living is a desirable and appropriate outcome for all students. Persons with impairments must often cope with significant issues that result in the creation of additional barriers to overcome and hurdles to clear during this critical period. Jackson County ISD Special Education Services remains committed to providing all essential resources, supports and experiences needed by students and their families to facilitate a seamless transition into integrated employment, adult daily living and full community participation.Our students will transition for life after school by developing daily adult living skills, exploring employment and training opportunities.Jackson County Community Resources2-1-1 (Community Information) 211
ARC Michigan (800) 292-7851 AWARE 783-2861
Baker College 788-7800
Catholic Charities 782-2551
Center for Family Health Inc. 784-9356
Center for Family Health Teen Health Centerat Middle School at Parkside788-6812
CAUSE (Citizens Alliance to Uphold Special Education) (800) 221-9105 Community Action Agency 784-4800
Community Connections at LIFEWAYS 789-1200
Credit Counseling 788-9866
DHS (Department of Human Services)food stamps, protective services, Medicaid, childcare assistance780-7400
disAbility Connections (Center for Independent Living) 782-6054
Disability Resources Center (Kalamazoo/Battle Creek) (800) 394-7450 Dove Health Alliance 783-5334
Family Service and Childrens Aid 787-7920
Florence Crittendon 787-3500
Guardianship (probate court) 788-4380
Goodwill 787-0570
Jackson College Center for Student Success 796-8415
Jackson County Health Department 788-4420
Jackson County ISD 768-5200
Jackson Housing Commission 787-9241
Jackson Transportation Authority 787-8363
Legal Aid 787-6111
LIFEWAYS 789-1209
LIFESPAN - Community Respite Center 784-4426
Lutheran Social Services 789-6444
MI Child (Health Insurance) (888) 988-6300 Michigan Protection & Advocacy (800) 288-5923 Michigan Rehabilitation Services 780-7450
Michigan Works 841-5627
Parent Education & Resource Center 782-6054
Runaway Assistance Program (800) 292-4517 Saint Vincent DePaul 784-0609
Salvation Army 782-7185
Social Security Administration (800) 772-1213 Special Olympics 563-8279
Work Service 796-8720
WEBSITES:For more information, contact:Melissa Weaver - Special Education Supervisor517-768-5136