The Tarrant County Homeless Coalition will host its annual State of Homeless Address on February 16th. At the event, the Coalition will announce the findings from the 2011 homeless count, which involved over 429 volunteers counting homeless individuals across Tarrant County. Preliminary results indicate homelessness is down due to effective programs targeting specific needs and strengthened collaboration between organizations. Representatives from Fort Worth, Arlington, and Tarrant County will provide updates on current homeless programs. The Coalition aims to prevent and end homelessness in Tarrant County by planning, funding, and administering assistance programs that help homeless individuals transition to housing.