How to Apply for Hendry County STREAM Paratransit
Apply for door-to-door transportation when disability, age, income, or another barrier prevents use of ordinary transportation.
Start here
Call STREAM at 877-935-4487 and ask which paratransit program fits: Transportation Disadvantaged, complimentary ADA paratransit, or the 5310 seniors-and-disabled program. Door-to-door services require advance registration and eligibility review.
Call for current office hours; door-to-door services require 48-hour advance registration
See STREAM transportation optionsWhat to have ready
- Hendry County address and a safe callback number
- A one-sentence description of the need and what changed
- Any notice, application, denial, bill, or deadline involved
- Language, mobility, communication, and accommodation needs
Words you can use
“I need Hendry County transportation because [disability, age, income, or another barrier] prevents independent travel. Which STREAM program, application, verification, service area, fare, and decision timeline apply?”
Steps in order
- 1
Call or use the official intake route and lead with the immediate need.
- 2
Ask what eligibility, documents, assessment, and current funding or capacity apply.
- 3
Record the staff name, reference number, next action, and follow-up date.
- 4
Use the listed backup route if the program is closed, full, or not the correct door.
If the first answer is no or wait
Availability, funding, eligibility, and wait times can change. Ask for the reason in writing when possible, preserve every deadline, and dial 211 or call Hendry County at 863-675-5220 to locate another current route.
Official sources
Sources checked August 10, 2026. Confirm eligibility, hours, cost, service area, and current availability directly.
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