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Homelessness

Goal:

Measure

There are four measures in this category: 1) Number, characteristics, and reasons as to why persons become homeless; 2) Point in Time Count of Continuum of Care; 3) State of Michigan DHS Aid; 4) Persons living in group quarters.


Why This Indicator is Important

Poor persons frequently cannot afford all the necessities required when complex financial circumstances arise. In the choice between basic needs such as childcare and clothing, food, and shelter when financial crisis occurs, housing is often the resource that is dropped because of its high absorption of income. A lack of affordable housing and minimal assistance programs often can contribute to homelessness, particularly in times of high unemployment. With increased poverty, specifically for African-Americans, persons with disabilities, the elderly and children under 18, homelessness impacts segments of the population disproportionally especially when services are cut.

How Are We Doing?

Data for the total cases, recipients and payments for FIP, FAP, SDA, CDC, and SER benefits. The data used is total recipients served in Midland County (2014). There were a total of 15,043 people that were served (unduplicated total, which refers to a distinct case and recipient)--a decrease from both 2012 and 2013. The largest group was those in the FAP program (14,686) followed by those receiving state emergency relief (3,048). According to the American Community Survey (2006-2010) of the U.S. Census, there were 1,272 persons living in group quarters in Midland County, of which 521 were institutionalized. This measure is an important measurement of the county facilities to aid those who are neediest, including those who are in nursing homes, group homes, mentally ill, suffer from substance abuse, chronic homelessness, mental health, and domestic violence, which continue to be the main causes of homelessness in Midland County and Michigan.  Additionally, the homeless rate during the January 2015 Point in Time Measure from the Continuum of Care Agencies showed that there were 500 individuals in Midland County who could be classified as homes (.4% of population, compared to .14% in Michigan).

As of January 2015 Continuum of Care’s Point in Time Data:

Midland County
  • 500 individuals in Midland County reported either staying in emergency shelters or being homeless (.4%).
  • 25% have been homeless for more than a year.
  • Children (those under 18) constitute about 30% of the total.

Michigan
  • 13,058 total persons who are homeless (.14%)
  • 5,551 persons in homeless families
  • 16 per 10,000 persons are in a homeless family


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