Starting in 2005, the Homeless Planning Council has conducted bi-annual Point-in-Time studies on homelessness. The HPC coordinates the process and planning of these studies. This process includes invitation to participate, follow-up, survey design, data collection and data analysis.
Point-in-Time studies provide a snapshot of homelessness on one night. Shelters, motel voucher distributors, transitional housing programs and permanent supportive housing facilities provide basic data on their consumers for the chosen night. In addition, a team of surveyors, experienced in homeless outreach, complete an unsheltered count for the same night.
Information that is gathered includes data on familial, veterans and disability status as well as statewide bed capacity rates. The Point-in-Time studies provide the HPC, provider agencies, policymakers, consumers and the community with a look at the number and characteristics of the homeless community and provide an opportunity to assess the effectiveness of our Continuum of Care.
In 2005 the HPC conducted point-in-time studies on January 24 and August 15.
NEW!!!
Point In Time 2006 Presentation
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Past PIT Results
Point In Time 2005 Presentation
Point In Time 2005 Report (MS Word Document)
COMPARATIVE REPORT PRESENTATION (January/August 2005)
Notice – We are seeking participants for the August 2006 Point-in-Times study. We are in search of agencies that serve the homeless in any capacity. There is a continued effort to capture the entire web of homeless service providers across the state. This includes drop-in centers, state agencies, faith-based organizations and community centers. Please contact Cara Armbrister for further information.
Thank you - We wish to extend thanks to the following businesses and organizations that provided donations for the August 15, 2005 study:
9 th Street Dunkin Donuts – Wilmington
McDonald's of Sussex County
Grisillo's Thriftway
Newark McDonald's
Elsmere McDonald's
Happy Harry's
People's Settlement Association
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