The Refuge at Jumper Creek

4406 South East 7th Way
Bushnell, FL - 33513
(352) 568-8400

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Hours

Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Last-Modified: 2023-08-17 02:46:59

The Refuge at Jumper Creek houses unaccompanied adults, both single mothers and single fathers, and intact family units. They house between 20 and 30 men, women, and young children daily. They offer a comprehensive array of services in order to ensure that when families leave theyre ready to transition back into society as productive and independent people. They also operate a mobile unit at the Wildwood truck stop area every Monday afternoon from 11 a.m.1 p.m. They hand out sandwiches, nonperishable food items, clothing, jackets, blankets, and personal hygiene items to those living in and around the wooded areas surrounding the truck stop. They are also able to assist individuals applying for ACCESS benefits, including Medicaid and EST benefits (food stamps). Hours: Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm

Mission Statement: With our organization’s mission always in mind, we strive to find new strategies for helping homeless families improve the quality of their lives through support and educational development. At the Refuge, families will grow spiritually and financially while their physical needs are meet by supplying families with a Christian home environment. This is something that we take very seriously, and our team is working each and every day to make a positive impact. Contact us to learn more about our commitment to this cause.

Important Top Tips Before Applying

If you Interested in applying to The Refuge at Jumper Creek, we recommend that you call them and find out some answers to some or all of the below questions:

What type of housing do you offer? Is it shared or private housing? Is it furnished or unfurnished?
What are the length of stay requirements? How long can I stay in the program?
What kind of support services do you offer? Do you offer job training, case management, or other support services to help me achieve permanent housing and self-sufficiency?
What are the rules and policies? Are there any rules or policies that I need to be aware of, such as curfews, visitor restrictions, or substance abuse policies?
What is the cost of the program? Is there a monthly fee? Are there any other costs associated with the program?
Is the program accredited or licensed? This will help ensure that the program meets certain standards of quality.

In addition to these general questions, you may also want to ask more specific questions about the program, such as:

What is the staff-to-resident ratio? This will give you an idea of how much support you can expect from staff.
What is the success rate of the program? How many residents have gone on to achieve permanent housing and self-sufficiency?
What are the cultural competency practices of the program? Is the program staffed by people who are culturally competent and able to meet the needs of a diverse range of residents?
How does the program ensure the safety and security of residents? What safety measures are in place?
What is the process for resolving disputes? Is there a clear and fair process for resolving disputes between residents and staff?