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Jewish Family Services is a program of the JCC-Federation of SLO. We support people of all backgrounds and faiths with dignity, respect, & care.
→ Learn more about the program here. |
Resources & Finding a Case Worker
Whether you’re looking for help right now or trying to figure out where to start, this page is for you. It covers how to find a local case worker — which you’ll need if you’re applying for a JFS micro-grant — and a list of community organizations that may be able to help with other needs.
JFS serves as a helping hand of last resort, which means we work best alongside other community support. The resources below are a great place to start, and many of them can connect you with a case worker directly.
JFS serves as a helping hand of last resort, which means we work best alongside other community support. The resources below are a great place to start, and many of them can connect you with a case worker directly.
HOW TO FIND A CASE WORKER
If you don’t have a case worker yet, here’s where to start:
1. Call or Text 211
Dial 2-1-1, text your zip code to 898-211, or visit 211.org. This free service connects you with local health and human services — including organizations that provide case management. They don’t provide case management themselves, but they’ll point you to someone who does. Stay on the line — it may take a few minutes, but you will reach someone.
2. Reach Out to Local Organizations Directly:
1. Call or Text 211
Dial 2-1-1, text your zip code to 898-211, or visit 211.org. This free service connects you with local health and human services — including organizations that provide case management. They don’t provide case management themselves, but they’ll point you to someone who does. Stay on the line — it may take a few minutes, but you will reach someone.
2. Reach Out to Local Organizations Directly:
ORGANIZATIONS TO CONTACTBelow is a list of SLO County organizations we’ve worked with before. Browse the list and reach out to any that seem like a fit for your situation.
This list is not exhaustive — it reflects organizations JFS has worked with in the past. If none of these feel like the right fit, 211 can suggest others. |
OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCESAnd, partners within the City of SLO have provided these resource lists:
Additionally, the below organizations can help with a range of needs — food, housing, utilities, transportation, and more. You don’t need a case worker to access most of them.
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3. Once You Have Exhausted All Other Options:
You can apply for assistance from JFS. We assist with support once a year at the most, whether that is gas assistance of up to $50 or up to a micro-grant of up to $200.
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A. Once you have a case worker:
They can submit a request for a JFS micro-grant of up to $200 on your behalf using our online form. → Learn How Micro-Grants Work |
B. Or, you can apply directly for gas assistance.
We can award up to $50 in gas from our partner gas station within San Luis Obispo, as funds allow. → Learn About Gas Assistance Grants |