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2008 Georgia Homeless Count

2008 Georgia Homeless Count. Objective. Count of homeless and precariously housed families and individuals Understand the scope of the problem locally and statewide HUD requirement for McKinney-Vento Programs. 2008 Georgia Homeless Count.

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2008 Georgia Homeless Count

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  1. 2008 Georgia Homeless Count

  2. Objective Count of homeless and precariously housed families and individuals • Understand the scope of the problem locally and statewide • HUD requirement for McKinney-Vento Programs 2008 Georgia Homeless Count

  3. Count Methodology for Unsheltered and Precariously Housed • Housing screening surveys administered at service locations and other places where homeless people congregate or live • Point In Time: January 27, 2008 • Surveys collected January 28-February 1 • Surveys returned to KSU for data input 2008 Georgia Homeless Count

  4. Definitions • Sheltered Homeless Persons • People who reside in an emergency shelter or in transitional/supportive housing for homeless persons • Unsheltered Homeless Persons • People who reside in a place not meant for human habitation, such as cars, parks, sidewalks, abandoned buildings, encampments, dilapidated buildings • Precariously Housed Persons • People who are temporarily staying with family or friends due to loss of housing or economic hardship • People who are living in motel situations due to loss of housing or economic hardship 2008 Georgia Homeless Count

  5. Questionnaire • Designed to be administered by staff or by volunteers • No more than 10 minutes • Questions to help with problem of duplication • Housing status questions • Family members • Special circumstances 2008 Georgia Homeless Count

  6. Who Is Surveyed? • From people seeking services – identify those whose housing is unstable, precarious, or a problem • Screening Question: Have you had any difficulty with housing in the past month? 2008 Georgia Homeless Count

  7. Organizing Your Count • Meet with representatives of City and County government • Meet with agencies providing services • Brief them on plans for January count • Solicit their ideas on other places to count • Get their commitment to participate • Do they need volunteers?

  8. Pre Count Advertising • Notify local news media • Good way to recruit volunteers • Organizations to collect data • Incentives

  9. Preparing for the Count • Potential participating organizations/locations for administering the survey • DFACS • Housing Authority • Food Pantries and Soup Kitchens • Clothing Programs • Shelters • CSB, CAA • Health Department • Nonprofits • Day Labor Sites 2008 Georgia Homeless Count

  10. Surveying Where People Live Counting people living in dilapidated housing, abandoned trailers, farm buildings, or encampments • Survey at those locations • Establish safety guidelines • Volunteer release form 2008 Georgia Homeless Count

  11. Other contacts • Local government • Police Chief and Sheriff • Media • Churches • Family Connections • School and hospital social workers • Others? 2008 Georgia Homeless Count

  12. What a Successful Count Needs • All of the identified organizations on-board and organized to collect the surveys • Trained staff and volunteers • Community support 2008 Georgia Homeless Count

  13. Volunteer Safety • Work in teams of two or more • Consult law enforcement • Ask people familiar with the area 2008 Georgia Homeless Count

  14. Incentives • Consider giving small gift bags or fast food coupons to survey participants • Provides a way for others in the community to get involved • Way of thanking survey participants for their help 2008 Georgia Homeless Count

  15. Additional Counts • Shelter Count - count of those in shelters and transitional housing on January 27 • Jail Count -- incarcerated less than 30 days who would otherwise be homeless • Hospital Count – admitted to the hospital (less than 30 days) who would otherwise be homeless 2008 Georgia Homeless Count

  16. Responsibilities of Count Coordinator • Contacting local government and law enforcement officials regarding the count • Identifying service sites for data collection • Recruiting service organizations to participate in the count • Develop contact list of local participating organizations • Recruit and schedule volunteers for survey administration as needed • Provide training to volunteers and staff of participating organizations in administering surveys • Monitor data collection during designated time period and address problems and issues as they arise • Coordinate request for and administration of funding from DCA or other sources 2008 Georgia Homeless Count

  17. Returning Completed Surveys • Copy completed surveys • Return Originals to KSU (addresses provided) • Collect surveys on Monday, Feb. 4th • Return surveys by Friday, Feb. 8th 2008 Georgia Homeless Count

  18. Need Help? Dr. Jane Massey Massey Consulting 770-632-7872 jmassey@mindspring.com 2008 Georgia Homeless Count

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