Based on data from the end of September 2009, the number of sheltered homeless people increased 8 percent since June of last year across nine areas — Continuums of Care (COCs) — being followed quarterly by HUD
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An analysis of Continuum of Care homelessness data by the National Alliance to End Homelessness looks at the geographical distribution of homeless families, non-chronically homeless individuals, and chronically homeless individuals, and their status as sheltered or unsheltered.
An article in the Washington Post highlights the increase in homelessness as a result of the economic downturn, which has left homeless many families and individuals who previously had steady jobs and housing. Women now make up 81% of adults in homeless families, and tend to be younger than 30 with children under age 5. …
The total number of homeless individuals remained relatively stable during this time period, but homelessness increased among families. HUD administration officials point to the current economic crisis as the cause of the rise in homelessness among families.