Homelessness

What is the largest factors contributing to the rise in homelessness?

High cost of housing, shortage of affordable renting units, opioid crisis

What are examples of people living in homelessness?

• •Those living in streets, in vehicles, in shelters or parks, and in transitional housing; unaccompanied youth & families with children

  • •Supervised public or private shelters that provide temporary accommodations.

  • •Institutional settings providing temporary shelter.

  • •Public or private places that are not designed for or used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings.

Population that is experiencing that largest increase in homelessness

People in families with children

What population in 2024 is the only one to report a decline in homelessness?

Veterans

Point in time counts

Trying to count the # of homeless on a given night

Period prevalence counts

The # of people that are homeless over a longer period of time

Contributing factors to homelessness

• Poverty

• Lack of affordable housing

• Lack of affordable healthcare

• Lack of employment

• Domestic violence

• Mental illness

• Addiction disorders

• Personal/financial crisis

• Natural disasters

• Personal choice

What is the largest cause of bankruptcy?

Medical issues → Debt and bankruptcy

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