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State-Wide Homeless Counts

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Program Description

Working in conjunction with local Continuums of Care and community-based partners throughout the state, DCA's "Every Georgian Counts" program is designed to develop and update baseline homeless data for each of Georgia's 159 counties or consolidated governments.

DCA has partnered with Kennesaw State University to develop a sampling methodology and predictive model for unsheltered homelessness in the state. At least every other year, each of the state's six (6) local Continuums of Care conduct a count of their sheltered and unsheltered homeless population, while DCA sponsors local counts of unsheltered and precariously housed families and individuals. Additionally, DCA conducts an annual census of sheltered homeless persons in its 152 "Balance of State" Continuum of Care. The data collected from these sources is used to update Kennesaw State University's predictive model and to create projections of the state's homeless population.

The use of HMIS is not restricted to organizations receiving public funds; all providers of homeless services and/or shelter are encouraged to participate.

2011 Homeless Count - Report Available

During the last week in January of 2011, DCA collaborated with local representatives more than 60 counties to document unsheltered homelessness. This information was assessed by our partners at Kennesaw State University and the following is included from KSU’s November 2011 report (v4):

Report Excerpt: ... From the 2009 Report on Homelessness, the previous estimate of unsheltered homeless in the state of Georgia, was 12,101 persons ... the current estimate of unsheltered homeless is 11,366 persons ... The estimated number of individuals precariously housed (generally meaning homeless by other definitions) in Georgia is 4,712 ... Together, the number of unsheltered and precariously housed individuals in Georgia (on a single day in January of 2011) is estimated to be 16,078, which is .1636% of the population.

For full information, review the report online at the following link:

Every Georgian Counts, 2011 Estimates of Homelessness in Georgia, KSU, June 2011 (PDF)
Homeless in Georgia 2011 Report (Under Development)

2011 Documents

2009 Homeless Count

Homeless in Georgia 2009 Report (PDF)

2009 Planning Documents

Overview Powerpoint Count (PPT)
2009 Survey (PDF)
2009 Survey - Spanish Version (PDF)
Count Coordinator Handbook (MS Word Document)
Count Coordinator Powerpoint (PPT)
Georgia 2009 Homeless Count Talking Points (MS Word Document)
2009 Homeless Count Participating Communities (MS Word Document)
2009 Survey Training Handbook (MS Word Document)
2009 Survey Training Slides (PPT)

2008 Statewide Count

Homeless in Georgia 2008 Report (PDF)

2008 Planning Documents

KSU methods (PDF)
2008 Survey (MS Word Document)

News and Events

2009 Homeless Count Coordinator Trainings (MS Word Document)
Count Survey Train the Trainer Sessions (MS Word Document)

Contact

Questions? Please contact Tina Moore by email or call (404) 327-6870.







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	Enabling Economic Development Promoting Housing Options Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Homeownership Rental Assistance Housing Development Homeless & Special Needs Community Initiatives Fostering Sustainable Development		Promoting Housing Options >> Homeless & Special Needs State-Wide Homeless Counts Program Description \| Downloads & Related Links Program Description Working in conjunction with local Continuums of Care and community-based partners throughout the state, DCA's "Every Georgian Counts" program is designed to develop and update baseline homeless data for each of Georgia's 159 counties or consolidated governments. DCA has partnered with Kennesaw State University to develop a sampling methodology and predictive model for unsheltered homelessness in the state. At least every other year, each of the state's six (6) local Continuums of Care conduct a count of their sheltered and unsheltered homeless population, while DCA sponsors local counts of unsheltered and precariously housed families and individuals. Additionally, DCA conducts an annual census of sheltered homeless persons in its 152 "Balance of State" Continuum of Care. The data collected from these sources is used to update Kennesaw State University's predictive model and to create projections of the state's homeless population. The use of HMIS is not restricted to organizations receiving public funds; all providers of homeless services and/or shelter are encouraged to participate. 2011 Homeless Count - Report Available During the last week in January of 2011, DCA collaborated with local representatives more than 60 counties to document unsheltered homelessness. This information was assessed by our partners at Kennesaw State University and the following is included from KSU’s November 2011 report (v4): Report Excerpt: ... From the 2009 Report on Homelessness, the previous estimate of unsheltered homeless in the state of Georgia, was 12,101 persons ... the current estimate of unsheltered homeless is 11,366 persons ... The estimated number of individuals precariously housed (generally meaning homeless by other definitions) in Georgia is 4,712 ... Together, the number of unsheltered and precariously housed individuals in Georgia (on a single day in January of 2011) is estimated to be 16,078, which is .1636% of the population. For full information, review the report online at the following link: Every Georgian Counts, 2011 Estimates of Homelessness in Georgia, KSU, June 2011 (PDF) Homeless in Georgia 2011 Report (Under Development) 2011 Documents Continuum of Care Contacts (PDF) Local Count Contacts (PDF) 2011 Count Survey (PDF) 2009 Homeless Count Homeless in Georgia 2009 Report (PDF) 2009 Planning Documents Overview Powerpoint Count (PPT) 2009 Survey (PDF) 2009 Survey - Spanish Version (PDF) Count Coordinator Handbook (MS Word Document) Count Coordinator Powerpoint (PPT) Georgia 2009 Homeless Count Talking Points (MS Word Document) 2009 Homeless Count Participating Communities (MS Word Document) 2009 Survey Training Handbook (MS Word Document) 2009 Survey Training Slides (PPT) 2008 Statewide Count Homeless in Georgia 2008 Report (PDF) 2008 Planning Documents KSU methods (PDF) 2008 Survey (MS Word Document) News and Events 2009 Homeless Count Coordinator Trainings (MS Word Document) Count Survey Train the Trainer Sessions (MS Word Document) Contact Questions? Please contact Tina Moore by email or call (404) 327-6870.
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