Homelessness in Montgomery County
description
Transcript of Homelessness in Montgomery County
![Page 1: Homelessness in Montgomery County](https://reader033.fdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022061104/540441768d7f72a1768b4668/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
Homelessness in Montgomery County
![Page 2: Homelessness in Montgomery County](https://reader033.fdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022061104/540441768d7f72a1768b4668/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
Mission
MCCH’s mission to end homelessness is based on the belief that every person is entitled to the dignity of a home.
Housing First Initiative—places permanent housing at the center of ending homelessness.
Create housing options and provide supportive services
Advocacy and education
![Page 3: Homelessness in Montgomery County](https://reader033.fdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022061104/540441768d7f72a1768b4668/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
Homelessness Nationwide
Point-in-time count conducted in 2012 reported that 633,782 people were experiencing homelessness on one night in January 2012 1 15.8 % were chronically homeless 9.9% were veterans 38.4% were unsheltered—living
on the streets or in other places not meant for human habitation
1 The State of Homelessness in America 2013, National Alliance to End Homelessness
![Page 4: Homelessness in Montgomery County](https://reader033.fdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022061104/540441768d7f72a1768b4668/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
Homelessness in Montgomery County
Point-in-time survey on January 30, 2013 counted 1,007 homeless persons 1
117 families—140 adults, 229 children (369 total) 638 individuals
2.5 % increase over 2012, but 11% decrease 2011-2013 1
Decrease attributed to increase in permanent supportive housing.
1 Homelessness in Metropolitan Washington: Results and Analysis from the 2013 Point-in-Time Count of Homeless Persons in the Metropolitan Washington Region
![Page 5: Homelessness in Montgomery County](https://reader033.fdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022061104/540441768d7f72a1768b4668/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
PIT count of homeless households without children 1
35% considered chronically homeless 58% reported some type of income 5% reported veteran status
Formerly homeless persons residing in permanent supportive housing increased 15% over 2011 1
Homelessness in Montgomery County
1 Homelessness in Metropolitan Washington: Results and Analysis from the 2013 Point-in-Time Count of Homeless Persons in the Metropolitan Washington Region
![Page 6: Homelessness in Montgomery County](https://reader033.fdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022061104/540441768d7f72a1768b4668/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Causes of Homelessness: Lack of Affordable Housing
In no jurisdiction in the United States can a minimum wage earner afford housing 1
One of the most frequently self-reported reasons for homelessness is the inability to afford housing In 1970, there were 300,000 more affordable housing
units than low-income households that needed them 2
In 2010, there were 4.3 million fewer affordable units for extremely low income renters 3
1 Key Data Concerning Homeless Persons in America, 2004, NLCHP2 NAEH, Toolkit for Ending Homelessness, 20033 National Low Income Housing Coalition, Housing Spotlight, Volume 2, Issue 1
![Page 7: Homelessness in Montgomery County](https://reader033.fdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022061104/540441768d7f72a1768b4668/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
Lack of Affordable Housing in Montgomery County
2010 median sales price of a single-family detached house was $455,000 1
Renters living alone must make $28.96/hr to afford a two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent of $1,506 2
Minimum wage is $7.25/hr A minimum wage earner would need to work about four
full-time jobs to afford a two-bedroom apartment at fair market rate in Montgomery County 3
1 2012 Montgomery County Snapshot2 The Sentinel, 20123 2012 National Low Income Housing Coalition Report
![Page 8: Homelessness in Montgomery County](https://reader033.fdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022061104/540441768d7f72a1768b4668/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
Causes of Homelessness: Poverty
People who are homeless are a subset of those living in poverty
In Montgomery County 29% of homeless adults in households without children
and 47% of those with children are employed 1 20,330 children live in families whose income is below
the poverty line 2 1/3 of county school children receive free and reduced-
price school meals 3
1 Homelessness in Metropolitan Washington: Results and Analysis from the 2013 Point-in-Time Count of Homeless Persons in the Metropolitan Washington Region 2 KIDS COUNT Data Center, from US Census Bureau, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates for 20113 http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/about/
![Page 9: Homelessness in Montgomery County](https://reader033.fdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022061104/540441768d7f72a1768b4668/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
Causes of Homelessness: Disabilities
PIT count of homeless households without children 1
68% reported chronic substance abuse, serious mental health issues, or co-occurring disorders
40% reported chronic health problems and/or physical disability
Montgomery County is galvanizing resources to create permanent supportive housing opportunities for homeless people with medical vulnerabilities
1 Homelessness in Metropolitan Washington: Results and Analysis from the 2013 Point-in-Time Count of Homeless Persons in the Metropolitan Washington Region
![Page 10: Homelessness in Montgomery County](https://reader033.fdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022061104/540441768d7f72a1768b4668/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
100,000 Homes Campaign
Montgomery County has joined the national 100,000 Homes Campaign Homeless individuals are 3–4 times more likely to die
prematurely than the general population 1
Our local campaign will prioritize homeless individuals who are most in need of housing and improve access to permanent supportive housing and services
1 O’Connell JJ. Premature Mortality in Homeless Populations: A Review of the Literature, 19 pages. Nashville: National Health Care for the Homeless Council, Inc., 2005.
![Page 11: Homelessness in Montgomery County](https://reader033.fdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022061104/540441768d7f72a1768b4668/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
Other Causes of Homelessness
Domestic violence Lack of affordable healthcare Direct discharge into the homeless system from
prisons/jails, hospitals, child welfare and mental health systems
Natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes, and fires
Economic disasters such as job loss and home foreclosures
![Page 12: Homelessness in Montgomery County](https://reader033.fdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022061104/540441768d7f72a1768b4668/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
Montgomery County Services
Prevention Outreach and engagement Emergency and transitional shelters Safe Havens housing Permanent housing programs with supportive
services
![Page 13: Homelessness in Montgomery County](https://reader033.fdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022061104/540441768d7f72a1768b4668/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
Emergency Shelter
Home Builder’s Care Assessment Center men’s emergency shelter
![Page 14: Homelessness in Montgomery County](https://reader033.fdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022061104/540441768d7f72a1768b4668/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
Safe Havens Housing
Adrianne’s Safe Haven
![Page 15: Homelessness in Montgomery County](https://reader033.fdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022061104/540441768d7f72a1768b4668/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
Permanent Housing
Cordell PlaceSeneca Heights Apartments
![Page 16: Homelessness in Montgomery County](https://reader033.fdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022061104/540441768d7f72a1768b4668/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
Permanent Housing
Creative Housing Initiative Pilot Project
Home First
![Page 17: Homelessness in Montgomery County](https://reader033.fdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022061104/540441768d7f72a1768b4668/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
Permanent Housing
Hope Housing
Partnership for Permanent Housing