Practical Methods for Counting the Homeless: A Manual for State and Local Jurisdictions (2nd Edition)
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Description:
This manual is useful for all who need to understand, use, or produce estimates of the numbers and types of homeless people within their areas of responsibility. Among those who will find this manual useful are housing and welfare officials, mental health professionals, nonprofit organizations, service coordinators for the homeless, state and local legislators, and state and local service planners. It describes methods for learning about the homeless population and details the advantages and disadvantages of the various methods. Topics discussed include defining the homeless, choosing data for different uses, using caution with data sources, getting unduplicated data, using volunteers, and gaining interagency cooperation. (The Urban Institute)
Type of Resource:
Report
Publication Date:
1996
Location:
Washington, D.C.
Phone:
202-261-5687