SPECIAL NEEDS SHELTER ELIGIBILITY 

• People with minor health/medical conditions that require professional observation, assessment and maintenance.
• People with contagious health conditions that require precautions or isolation that cannot be managed in a general shelter environment.
• People with chronic conditions who require assistance with activities of daily living but do not require hospitalization.
• People with the need for medications and/or vital sign monitoring and are unable to do so without professional assistance.

 

Health Medical Admission Criteria

 

A person may be eligible for admission to a special needs shelter if they suffer from a health or medical condition which requires: 

• Daily or more frequent dressing changes
• Daily or more frequent monitoring of vital signs
• Daily assessment of an unstable condition, e.g. diabetes
• Assistance with management of an ostomy; continuous peritoneal dialysis,
• Indwelling catheter
• Aid with the activities of daily living because of restricted mobility
• A health care professional to administer medication by injection
• Administration of frequent doses of intense medications for terminal illness
• Professional assistance in the use of hi-tech or mechanized medical equipment.
• Dependence on electrically energized equipment to sustain life
• Oxygen dependence
• Custodial care
• Or is in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy 

This is a voluntary registration program and does not guarantee or imply a guarantee of personal safety.  You should register for special needs if you have no other alternative only. You Must bring your own food and personal items.

 

We have no "pet friendly" shelters. Service anamals (with certifications) are allowed at special needs.

 

Shelters in Bradford County, Florida

 

 

SCHOOL	CAPACITY	Open/Closed	PHONE	FAX
Bradford High School 581 N. Temple Ave, Starke	1,000	TBA	966-6075	966-6020
Bradford Middle School 527 N. Orange St., Starke	1,500	TBA	966-6705	966-6714
Starke Elementary School 1000 Weldon Street, Starke		TBA	966-6047	966-6868
Lawtey Community School North Park St. & US Hwy. 301 Lawtey	120	TBA	782-3639
Brooker Elementary School 18551 Charlotte Ave (SR 18), Brooker	250	TBA	485-1812	485-2036
Hampton Elementary School SR 221 and CR 18, Hampton	250	TBA	468-1212	468-1659
SPECIAL NEEDS SHELTER
Southside Elementary School 823 Stanbury St., Starke	120	TBA	966-6061	964-8881

Special Needs Registration Form

 

What to Bring to a Special Needs Shelter