homelessness in montgomery county
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Homelessness in Montgomery County
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
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
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
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
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
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
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/
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
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.
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
Montgomery County Services
Prevention Outreach and engagement Emergency and transitional shelters Safe Havens housing Permanent housing programs with supportive
services
Emergency Shelter
Home Builder’s Care Assessment Center men’s emergency shelter
Safe Havens Housing
Adrianne’s Safe Haven
Permanent Housing
Cordell PlaceSeneca Heights Apartments
Permanent Housing
Creative Housing Initiative Pilot Project
Home First
Permanent Housing
Hope Housing
Partnership for Permanent Housing