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Five Year Trend Analysis of Homelessness in New England 2005 to 2009 Matthew D. Simmonds, Simtech Solutions Inc. Eric

Contributors and Sources. 2005 and 2006 data gathered via HUDHRE.info2007 to 2009 gathered by state contacts:VT Kim WoolaverNH Linda NewellME Doug BarleyMA Patrick Walsh, Elaine Frawley, Bill Silvestri, Paula Newcomb and Matt Simmonds RI Eric HirschCT Natalie Matthews. Ove

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Five Year Trend Analysis of Homelessness in New England 2005 to 2009 Matthew D. Simmonds, Simtech Solutions Inc. Eric

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    1. Five Year Trend Analysis of Homelessness in New England 2005 to 2009 Matthew D. Simmonds, Simtech Solutions Inc. Eric Hirsch, PhD, Providence College

    2. Contributors and Sources 2005 and 2006 data gathered via HUDHRE.info 2007 to 2009 gathered by state contacts: VT – Kim Woolaver NH– Linda Newell ME – Doug Barley MA – Patrick Walsh, Elaine Frawley, Bill Silvestri, Paula Newcomb and Matt Simmonds RI– Eric Hirsch CT – Natalie Matthews

    3. Overall Limitations of the Data Different counting methods Different collection dates Unanswered often shown as zeros Number of adults not captured in Chart K Missing unsheltered subpopulation data for 87 out of 214 counts n = 214 out of a potential 215

    4. Limitations of Data by Year 2005 1 CoC had provided data for the entire year and used HMIS to generate a more accurate estimate. 2006 6 CoCs did not do a count in 2006 and used 2005 data. 2 CoCs did not report any Households with Dependent Children but had people in these households. Divided by 3.3 to derive number of households. 2009 Missing data for 1 non-participating CoC. Compiled data as it was reported in their annual census report to get full coverage. Missing program type breakdown for 1 state. Pro-rated based on weighted averages from 2005 to 2008. Missing chronic figures for 16 out of 43 CoCs. 2006 and 2007 data shows avg family size = 2.89 vs. 3.3 figure. 2006 and 2007 data shows avg family size = 2.89 vs. 3.3 figure.

    5. Homeless Individuals in New England (2005 to 2009)

    12. Homeless Families in New England (2005 to 2009)

    20. Homeless Families in Brockton, MA

    21. Homeless Families in Brockton, MA

    23. Lessons Learned HMIS is usually not the ideal originating source of Point in Time data. It is OK to correct your mistakes. Enforcement of data collection by techies alone is difficult. Stress levels are high right now for some. Housing inventory goes hand in hand. We can all learn from our peers. Make two slides or collapse content to bullets not sentenses.Make two slides or collapse content to bullets not sentenses.

    24. Next Steps: Daily Census

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