Housing subsidies 4 Flashcards
(9 cards)
How does the federal government define homelessness?
“Lacking a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.”
What defines someone as homeless vs. not homeless?
Homeless: Living on the street, in a car, SRO (Single Room Occupancy) or motel, emergency shelters, transitional housing, abandoned buildings.
Not Homeless: Doubled-up with family or friends, permanent supportive housing, public housing, prison.
Why do definitions of homelessness matter?
Definitions help identify different levels of housing instability, impacting measurement and policy decisions.
What is a PIT count?
A national volunteer-staffed census of street and sheltered homeless people conducted each year, providing a lower-bound estimate of homelessness.
What is the difference between sheltered and unsheltered homelessness?
Sheltered Homelessness: People staying in emergency shelters, transitional housing programs, or safe haven programs.
Unsheltered Homelessness: People whose primary nighttime location is not designated for sleeping, such as streets, vehicles, or parks.
What defines a chronically homeless individual?
An individual with a disability who has been continuously homeless for one year or more, or has experienced at least four episodes of homelessness within three years, with a combined total of at least 12 months.
What is the trend in the number of chronically homeless individuals from 2007-2022?
The number of chronically homeless individuals has been rising, with an increase in unsheltered chronic homelessness.
Which segments of society are overrepresented among the homeless?
Groups such as those with chronic substance abuse issues, HIV, severe mental illness, veterans, and victims of domestic violence.
How does homelessness vary across different groups?
The number of homeless individuals, people in families, veterans, and chronically homeless individuals has fluctuated over the years, with significant decreases in some areas and increases in others.
