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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.

New! 2013 Homeless Count

Shelter Count -- Guidance and Instructions for Balance of State Continuum of Care Agencies

DCA’s annual Shelter Survey is one of the most comprehensive ways to increase our understanding of homelessness in Georgia. Homelessness can be addressed much more effectively if the prevalence of homelessness, the resources available, and communities’ unmet needs are known. If you provide housing or lodging to homeless individuals, we ask that you be a part of our 2013 data-gathering effort. All that is required is completing this survey and being available for follow-up questions by our staff if necessary. The survey (link below) is a PDF file and is designed to rigorously check your answers for consistency so that we can be confident in the information we obtain from you. It is highly recommended that you answer the questions in the order that they are presented. Do not email a scanned copy of the survey. Save the completed survey onto your computer as is, and email that version. Please direct any questions to Jason Rodriguez at jason.rodriguez@dca.ga.gov.

Download Shelter Survey Here (PDF)

Before beginning the survey, please make sure you have the latest version of Adobe Reader to avoid having technical difficulties with survey. Click this link for a free download:

http://get.adobe.com/reader/?promoid=HRZAC

Unsheltered Count -- Guidance and Instructions for Balance of State and Augusta-Richmond Continuum of Care Coordinating Agencies

From January 29 through February 4, 2013, DCA will be leading a survey-based homeless count within Georgia’s Balance of State and Augusta-Richmond regions. 21 agencies will be participating in this effort, covering 74 counties. Key documents and instructions for participating agencies follow:

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:

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 Jason Rodriguez by email or call (404) 679-3102.







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	Enabling Economic Development Promoting Housing Options Fostering Sustainable Development		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. New! 2013 Homeless Count Shelter Count -- Guidance and Instructions for Balance of State Continuum of Care Agencies DCA’s annual Shelter Survey is one of the most comprehensive ways to increase our understanding of homelessness in Georgia. Homelessness can be addressed much more effectively if the prevalence of homelessness, the resources available, and communities’ unmet needs are known. If you provide housing or lodging to homeless individuals, we ask that you be a part of our 2013 data-gathering effort. All that is required is completing this survey and being available for follow-up questions by our staff if necessary. The survey (link below) is a PDF file and is designed to rigorously check your answers for consistency so that we can be confident in the information we obtain from you. It is highly recommended that you answer the questions in the order that they are presented. *Do not email a scanned copy of the survey. Save the completed survey onto your computer as is, and email that version.* Please direct any questions to Jason Rodriguez at jason.rodriguez@dca.ga.gov. Download Shelter Survey Here (PDF) Before beginning the survey, please make sure you have the latest version of Adobe Reader to avoid having technical difficulties with survey. Click this link for a free download: http://get.adobe.com/reader/?promoid=HRZAC Unsheltered Count -- Guidance and Instructions for Balance of State and Augusta-Richmond Continuum of Care Coordinating Agencies From January 29 through February 4, 2013, DCA will be leading a survey-based homeless count within Georgia’s Balance of State and Augusta-Richmond regions. 21 agencies will be participating in this effort, covering 74 counties. Key documents and instructions for participating agencies follow: 2013 DCA Homeless Count Announcement Letter w/Contacts Count Coordinator Instructions 2013 Homeless Census Introductory Webinar Southwest GA Community Action Council - Sample Plan Housing Status Survey (Caution ... only use original survey forms provided by DCA!) Housing Survey Training Handbook Housing Survey Training PowerPoint 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 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 Jason Rodriguez by email or call (404) 679-3102.
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