Residents

Must be homeless
Must be 18 years of age or older
Cannot be accompanied by a child under the age of 18
A resident of Volusia County
Cannot have any open warrants
Cannot be a registered sex offender or predator
Must not meet the Baker Act or Marchman Act criteria
Must not have any emergency medical conditions or broken bones
Must have at least first vaccine or negative covid test with results w/in 12 hours
Must agree to abide by shelter rules
Must arrive with at least 7 days of prescription medications in labeled bottle
*First Step Shelter focuses on assisting those experiencing homelessness who desire to be housed, to obtain benefits, employment, medical and mental health care, legal services, and more, such that they are able to sustain themselves in housing and live independently.

Name of referring agency and person making the referral along with a contact number
Applicant’s Name
Date of Birth
Social Security Number (if available)
Copy of Photo ID or a Picture of the Individual