This document provides information about homelessness in the United States and San Diego County from data collected in point-in-time counts. It summarizes that approximately 700,000 people experience homelessness on any given night nationally, including 50,000 youth. In San Diego County, the point-in-time count has increased each year from 7,582 in 2008 to 9,020 in 2011. The document outlines the purpose and process for conducting the point-in-time counts and analyzing the data collected to help address homelessness.

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2.  700,000 People (any night) National
 2.5 – 3.0 Million (annually) Perspective
 242,000 Families (any night)
 600,000 (annually)
 50,000 Youth (any night)
 Overall Demographics…
 63% - Individuals (37% In Families)
 17% - Chronic
 12% - Veterans
Source: National Alliance to End Homelessness (NAEH)

3. National Homelessness - 2010
20.7
%
Percentage of National Homeless Population by State - 2010 Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR)

5. About The Point-In-Time Count (PITC)
 National: Completed End Of January Throughout United
States
 Frequency:Completed Annually – HUD Required Every Two
Years
 Why: Mandated By Housing And Urban Development
(HUD)
 Results: HUD Reports To Congress: Needs, Funding
 Where: Entire County – All Cities And Unincorporated
Areas
 Step 1: 4:00am – 8:00am – „Unsheltered Count‟
 Step 2: Sheltered Count – Same Day Via HMIS Data

7. National Homelessness - Point-In-Time Count (PITC)
-18.3%
San Diego County („08-‟10) Up
13.1%

8. Why Is Counting Important?
 HUD Mandate  Understanding
 National Effort – HUD  PITC answers critical
questions…
 $$ For Local Services  Who, Where, Why, and What it
takes to end homelessness
 Knowledge  Action
 Detailed Analysis  Targeted Services
 In-Depth Reports  Collaboration
 Shared Information  Prevent / Alleviate / END

9. Not Counted In PITC…
 Hidden Homeless
 Doubled Up
 Camping On Private Property
 Unconverted Garages, Sheds
 Other Homeless
 Residential Alcohol & Drug Centers
 Jails & Detention Centers
 Hospital & Emergency Rooms

10. Overview Of Findings / Analysis

11. Homelessness In San Diego County
2008 – 7,582 Point-In-Time Count (PITC) Since 2008
2009 – 7,892 - up 4.1%
2010 – 8,574 – up 7.9%
2011 – 9,020 – up 5.9% - up 19% since 2008
2011 (Unsheltered) = 4,981 (4,599 in 2010) – up 8.3%
2011 (Sheltered) = 4,039 (3,918 in 2010) – up 3.1%
Source: Regional Task Force on the Homeless (www.RTFHSD.org) – 2011 Point-In-Time Count (PITC) „Unsheltered Survey‟ – 740 Surveys

12.  Improved Process
Why The
 PITC began in 2005
 More Volunteers Increase In
 More Agency Involvement
 More Community Partners
The
 Better Technology Count???
 Advanced Mapping Software
 Improved Training
 Awareness
 Community
 The Homeless
 More Homelessness

13. San Diego County
By „Region‟ …
NC Coastal 737
NC Inland 946
San Diego 5,895
East County 802
South County 640
Regional Task Force on the Homeless
(www.RTFHSD.org)
Regional Task Force on the Homeless (RTFH) • www.RTFHSD.org

14. Top Ten Cities – By Homeless Population
Source: Regional Task Force on the Homeless (www.RTFHSD.org) – 2011 Point-In-Time Count (PITC)

15. PITC Unsheltered Survey
• 4,981 Unsheltered (9,020)
• 740 Personal Interviews
• 14.5% Unsheltered
• 105 Questions
• 77,700 Data points

16. „Unsheltered‟ Homeless Profile
76% 75%
68%
64%
59%
56%
48%
Source: Regional Task Force on the Homeless (www.RTFHSD.org) – 2011 Point-In-Time Count (PITC) „Unsheltered Survey‟ – 740 Surveys

17. 37%
10%
Reasons For
Homelessness
DV: 18% for women
Source: Regional Task Force on the Homeless (www.RTFHSD.org) – 2011 Point-In-Time Count (PITC) „Unsheltered Survey‟ – 740 Surveys

18. Why PITC Is Important
• HUD Requirement For Funding
• $216 Million Nationally
• $16 Million for Our Region
• Completes the National Picture
• Invaluable Wealth of Data
• Basis for Reporting / Analysis / Advocacy / ACTION
• Educate & Advise Political Options / Solutions
• Because Homelessness IS Solvable…

19. Downtown San Diego - “Registry Week” September 2010…

20. … Six Months Later

21. UPDATE
Oct 2011…
123 People Moving Off The Streets: 12%
• Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH)
• Working With Service Providers To Achieve Stability

22. Point-In-Time Count (PITC)
Volunteer Needs & Opportunities
 Phase 1 – Counting / „Enumeration‟
• Friday - January 27
• 5:00 am – 8:00 am
• Count Your Community
• Thorough Training
• Assigned Maps - Teams of 2 or 3
• Walking and/or Driving Routes

23. Point-In-Time Count (PITC)
Volunteer Needs & Opportunities
 Phase 2 – Survey / Interview
• January 27 – February 3
• 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
• Conduct Interviews
• 100+ Key Questions Per Person
• All Unsheltered Homeless Persons
• Learn First-Hand – Who? Why? Needs…and

24. Point-In-Time Count (PITC)
Volunteer Needs & Opportunities
 Phase 3 – Data Collection
• February 1 – 14
• 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
• Quality Review Of Surveys
• Input Data From 1000 Surveys Into Database
• Completed At RTFH Office (Kearny Mesa)

25.  Findings & Community Feedback
• February – Totals: County, Cities, etc.
• March – Unsheltered Survey Results/Analysis
• May – Reporting to HUD Due
• Year-long…
• Deeper Analysis of Data
• Community Education/Presentation
• Advocacy to Elected Leaders, etc.

26. Thanks & „Save The Date‟…
Peter Callstrom
Executive Director
www.RTFHSD.org 858-292-1392