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Table Of Contents

Point-In-Time Homeless Count & Census Report Introduction

o Executive Summary (pg. 4)

o Introduction to and Methodology of the Report (pg. 5)

o 2012 Data Highlights (pg. 6)

o Brief Analysis (pg. 7)

Point-In-Time Count – Data Referring to Whole Homeless Population

o Total Homeless Population (pg. 8)

o Chronic Homeless Population

Ending Chronic Homelessness in Dallas by 2015 (pg. 9)

o Homeless Families (pg. 10)

o Unsheltered vs. Sheltered Veteran Populations (pg. 10)

o Subpopulation Data (pg. 11)

The Point-in-Time Homeless Count and Census Report – Survey Data

o Total Homeless Population/General Information

Total Surveyed Homeless Population (pg. 12)

Survey/Sample Size Information (pg. 12)

General Adult Population Information (pg. 12)

Gendered Data

Racial Data

o Adult Racial/Age Demographics

Racial Demographics (pg. 13)

Age Demographics (pg. 14)

Age Demographics of Homeless Population by Year (pg. 14)

Marital Status Data (pg. 14)

o Statistics Regarding Homeless Veterans

Percentage of Veterans in Homeless Population by Year (pg. 15)

Veteran Demographics vs. Overall Homeless Demographics (pg. 15)


o Children/Youth

General Information (pg. 16)

Racial Demographics (pgs. 17-18)

By Year (pg. 17)

Compared with Adult Demographics (pg. 18)

Age Demographics (pgs. 18-19)

Total Youth of Known Ages (pg. 18)

By Year (pg. 19)

Information from D.I.S.D. (pgs. 20-21)

o Causes of Homelessness for those Surveyed (pg. 22)

o Frequency/Duration of Homelessness for those Surveyed (pg. 23-24)

o Survey Data

Number of Individuals Surveyed by City (pg. 25)

Number of Individuals Surveyed by Police District (pg. 25)

o Last Reported Sleep Location

Last Sleep Location Data by Year (pg. 26)

o Chronic Homelessness

Demographic Comparison with Total Homeless Population (pg. 27)

o Locations of Homelessness by Housing Type

Location by Housing Type Comparison (pg. 28)

Comparison of those in Emergency Shelter by Year (pg. 28)

Comparison of those in Transitional Housing by Year (pg. 29)

o Population Characteristics (pg. 30)

o Benefits/Services

Needed (pg. 31)

Received / Expired (pg. 32)

o Glossary (pgs. 33-34)

o Acknowledgements (pgs. 34-38)

o MDHA Contact Info (pg. 39)


MDHA 2012 Point-in-Time Homeless Count and Census Report Dallas County

Executive Summary

The Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance (MDHA) and Solutions to Homelessness

MDHA is the Dallas area’s public-private alliance and membership organization with the mission to prevent and end homelessness. The Alliance engages nonprofit and public service organizations, policy makers, people experiencing homelessness and the general public to make continuous progress toward its mission. Our efforts to develop housing and services have helped thousands of formerly homeless children and families and individuals recover from homelessness over the last decade.

The Alliance has been central to the development of more than 2,000 units of permanent supportive housing for homeless children and families and single adults with disabling conditions and more than 1,800 units of transitional supportive housing in the Dallas area. MDHA provided implementation planning and private sector fundraising for The Bridge, Dallas’ homeless assistance center. MDHA opened The Bridge in May 2008 and operated the center until it became a separate entity in October 2011.

MDHA is the lead nonprofit agency designated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to coordinate and plan local homeless services. The Alliance provides stewardship and management of approximately $15 million in federal funds annually through the HUD-MDHA Continuum of Care for Dallas and Collin counties. The annual Point-In-Time Homeless Count is one of our responsibilities. The data-based, objective role that MDHA plays in this initiative is largely funded by local philanthropy and not taxpayer dollars.

The Alliance is committed to using data to drive continuous improvement of the Dallas area’s efforts to overtake and end homelessness. The Point-In-Time Homeless Count & Census is a building block for effectively leveraging federal funds, local government resources and philanthropy.


Introduction and Methodology

The annual Point-In-Time Count and Census is a community initiative to gather and analyze data on homelessness in Dallas County. The information is used by healthcare providers, nonprofit organizations, faith-based groups and local, state and federal governmental agencies.

Each year, the Alliance works with local service providers to get a head count at each shelter, transitional housing site and permanent supporting housing development. Dozens of volunteers also visit outdoor encampments where homeless people live. The volunteers gather additional information from homeless people who agree to be surveyed. The information provides a snapshot of homelessness in our community on a given night. However, it does not represent everyone experiencing homelessness because many cannot be located.

MDHA appreciates the valuable support of the City of Dallas in conducting the Count. The City’s Department of Housing and Community Services, the Dallas Police Department including the outreach and Crisis Intervention Team make the Annual Count possible. Heartfelt thanks to the 255 volunteers who served in a variety of roles on the night of the Count, to the staff members of the 46 participating agencies, and to the 56 data entry volunteers who finished entering more than 3,200 surveys in record time this year.

Special thanks this year to The Real Estate Council Foundation, TREC, for its volunteer and financial support of the count.


2012 Data Highlights The 2012 results and comparisons with previous counts help identify trends, successes and challenges ahead. The report includes the following findings:

The number of chronically homeless individuals, those homeless longer than one year with a disability, totaled 407 -- a significant decrease from 2011’s total of 504.

The number of chronic homeless individuals has decreased 66 percent since

2004.

The number of people sleeping outdoors or in abandoned buildings has dropped 44 percent from 2005 to 2012.

The number of people living in permanent supportive housing increased 578 percent from 2005 to 2012.

The total homeless population number declined 3 percent, to 3,447 in 2012 compared to 3,540 in 2011.

Of homeless people who answered surveys, 25 percent reported becoming homeless within the last year.

The number of homeless families has increased. A total of 496 adults who

responded to the surveys said they had children living with them on the night of the count. This figure has risen 8 percent from 2011 and 36 percent from 2010.

The count identified eight chronically homeless families, those homeless longer than one year with a parent who has a disability, a new reporting statistic. HUD has expanded the definition of chronically homeless to include families. Families are more difficult to identify because they often stay in their cars or other places that are not visible.

The number of homeless youth, which includes runaways, unaccompanied by a parent increased to 190. This 272 percent increase is likely due to a new effort to count this population, which often remains invisible.


Brief Analysis

The community has made substantial progress in reducing the number of chronically homeless individuals through coordinated services and permanent supportive housing. These efforts should remain strong while more attention is focused on families with children and veterans.

The Dallas community has made substantial progress in moving chronically

homeless single adults into permanent supportive housing. Permanent supportive

housing (PSH) includes a mental health professional to help residents succeed in

housing. Success in housing means fewer homeless individuals on the streets and

in emergency shelters, reduced jail and criminal justice costs and reduced

psychiatric and other hospitalizations.

The decrease in chronic homelessness since 2004 can be attributed to the

increased number of permanent supportive housing units for chronically homeless

individuals. Chronically homeless individuals have long histories of homelessness

and disabilities.

The Dallas area developed 298 additional units of permanent supportive housing

during 2011 that helped reduce chronic homelessness. These homes were funded

primarily through the Continuum of Care, a partnership of local homeless services

providers that receive U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

funding, in collaboration with the Dallas Housing Authority and NorthStar, the local

behavioral healthcare system.

The Bridge, Dallas’ multi-service campus for people experiencing homelessness, helped 238 people transition to housing.

MDHA has a plan to add 1,800 units of permanent supportive housing for

individuals and families by 2015. Permanent supportive housing provides services,

such as a mental health professional to help residents, remain successful in

housing. MDHA is working with its Homeless Policy Alliance of elected officials to

gain support for the plan from local governmental entities.

Permanent supportive housing programs are needed for families experiencing

homelessness that include a parent diagnosed with a disability.

The most difficult to count and an almost invisible homeless population are the

families with children and youth 17 years of age and younger living on their own.

Our efforts to track the unmet needs of families who are homeless and to articulate

clearer solutions need to be redoubled.

The need for more short-term transitional housing is apparent for youth and young

adults who do not qualify for permanent supportive housing. Many of them have the

capacity to become gainfully employed and fully self-sufficient, once short-term

problems are addressed and resolved.


MDHA 2012 Point-in-Time Homeless Count for Dallas County

Part I

Total Homeless Population

Each year the Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance conducts a Point-In-Time (PIT) Homeless Count under the direction of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). It is an exhaustive community endeavor which draws on the resources of local volunteers, assets of local government agencies and contributions of private associations.

MDHA has historically utilized the opportunity of this effort to expand the scope and detail of information drawn out of the survey. The survey instrument used in Dallas is designed to comply with HUD’s limited data requirement, and at the same time garner other useful information for our local planning and delivery system. One byproduct of this dual utility is a complex assortment of data.

MDHA counted a total of 3,447 homeless individuals in Dallas County on Jan. 26, 2012. In addition, MDHA counted 2,171 formerly homeless people living in permanent supportive housing. MDHA’s full count, including individuals settled in permanent supportive housing, now totals 5,618. HUD’s reporting requirement is succinct and limited in scope, with a primary focus on people who have not attained housing stability. HUD does not include those who are in Permanent Supportive Housing as homeless. People who are counted as homeless under HUD’s definition are those who are:

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in transitional housing

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3,701 3,710 3,450 3,447 Total Homeless


Chronic Homeless Population

In 2012, there were 415 chronically homeless individuals (407 single adults and 8 in families) in Dallas County. The total number of persons experiencing chronic homelessness has decreased nineteen percent (19%) since the last count in 2011.

Compared to those counted in 2004, the number of chronically homeless individuals has decreased 66%. The blue line in the chart below illustrates the progress we have

made in Dallas under our goal of eliminating chronic homelessness. The red line illustrates the challenge we must meet in doing so.

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Homeless Families

The data below offers a view of the familial status of the actual homeless population by

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MDHA 2012 Point-in-Time Homeless Count and Census Report – Dallas County

Part II

The second part of the Point-in-Time count includes information from 2,958 surveys of

people experiencing homelessness conducted by MDHA volunteers during the Jan. 26, 2012 count. The surveys represent 4,068 individuals because some of the surveys

included families with children. The surveys were answered on a voluntary basis and are not intended to provide a statistically valid sample. However, they represent a majority of the homeless population counted on Jan. 26 and provide useful information to identify demographic information, trends and progress related to homelessness in Dallas County. All of the information in Part II is based on people experiencing homelessness that took the survey and does not represent the county’s homeless population as a whole.

Survey / Sample Size

In 2012, 2,958 surveys were completed, representing a 5.4% decrease when compared with the number of surveys completed last year. In 2012, 4,068 total people were represented on surveys, representing less than 1% increase when compared with the number of people represented last year.

Adult Population

3,050 Adults were represented on the surveys.

Adults made up 78% of the total homeless population.

7% reported having formerly been in foster care.

2012 - Total Adults of Known Gender

Number / % Adult Males Adult Females Total Known Gender

Number 1,562 1,089 2,651

% of Known Gender 59% 41% 100%

2012 - Total Adults of Known Race

Number / %

African American

American Indian

Caucasian (White)

Hispanic (Latino)

Other

Total Known Race

Number 1,560 21 796 184 64 2,625

% of Known Race

59% 1% 30% 7% 3% 100%


The 2012 survey results demonstrate that African-Americans continue to represent the largest percentage of the total adult homeless population. .

African-American Caucasian Hispanic Other

2005 55% 31% 10% 4%

2006 52% 36% 8% 4%

2007 58% 30% 8% 4%

2008 57% 31% 9% 3%

2009 59% 30% 7% 3%

2010 57% 31% 8% 4%

2011 56% 31% 8% 5%

2012 59% 30% 7% 4%

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Age of Homeless Adults

The 2012 results support that the homeless population is aging along with the mainstream national population. The largest clusters by age are in the age groups of "40-49" and "50-59." Percentage increases were found in the “22-29”, “50-59” and the “60-69” age groups while those 70 and older decreased from 3% to 1%.

Age of homeless adults as a percentage of the surveyed homeless population

AGES 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

18 – 21 3% 4% 3% 3% 3% 3% 4% 4% 22 – 29 11% 11% 11% 11% 9% 9% 10% 11% 30 – 39 23% 21% 20% 19% 20% 18% 18% 17% 40 – 49 37% 32% 33% 34% 34% 30% 28% 25% 50 – 59 20% 25% 28% 26% 27% 32% 30% 33% 60 – 69 5% 6% 4% 6% 6% 7% 7% 9% 70 + 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1%

Marital Status of Surveyed Homeless Population

2012 - Total Known Marital Status

Marital Status Number % of Total

Divorced 640 23%

Married 180 6%

Separated 244 9%

Single 1,665 59%

Widowed 79 3%

Total Known Marital Status 2,808 100%

2012 - Total Adults of Known Age

Age Number % of Total Known Age

18-21 Years 116 4%

22-29 Years 278 11%

30-39 Years 444 17%

40-49 Years 674 25%

50-59 Years 859 33%

60-69 Years 229 9%

70 + Years 17 1%

Total Known Age 2617 100%


Veterans

The percentage of adults surveyed who reported U.S. Veteran status decreased this year from 17% to 15%.

In 2012, 554 survey respondents reported being veterans. Of those, 55% were determined to be chronically homeless individuals. As the community becomes more aware of the needs of veterans, it is important to understand the Veterans population in comparison to the total homeless adult population.

Comparison of Veteran Demographics to the Overall Homeless Population

Veterans

Veteran Sub-Population as a % of the Total Homeless

Adult Population

Year 2011 2012

% of Total: 17% 15%

Male: 23% 16%

Female: 3% 3%

African American: 10% 9%

Caucasian: 7% 6%

Hispanic: 3% 1%

Other Race / Ethnicity:

6% <1%

Substance Abuse: 18% 23%

Mental Illness: 12% 22%

Physical Disability: 12% 22%

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Veterans 12% 11% 14% 14% 15% 20% 17% 15%

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Child / Youth Population

496 respondents indicated that they had children living with them on the night of

the count which was an increase of 8% from 2011 and a 36% increase since 2010.

190 Unaccompanied Children were discovered representing a 272% increase from 2011.

16 of the Unaccompanied Children were represented on surveys. 135 of the Unaccompanied Children were identified by the Dallas ISD. 39 of the Unaccompanied Children were identified by the Mesquite ISD

which represented a 200% increase in the Mesquite ISD from 2011.

In 2012, children and youth made up 22% of the total homeless population, up 2% from 2011.

2012 - Total Children / Youth of Known Gender

Number / % Minor Males Minor Females Total Known Gender

Number 493 519 1,012


2012 - Total Children / Youth of Known Race

Number / %

African American

Caucasian (White)

Hispanic (Latino)

American Indian

Other

Total Known Race

Number 665 113 162 6 52 998

% of Known Race

66% 12% 16% <1% 6% 100%


African-Am. Caucasian Hispanic Other

2005 56% 16% 23% 5%

2006 53% 22% 17% 8%

2007 63% 14% 17% 6%

2008 58% 14% 22% 6%

2009 57% 14% 20% 9%

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Homeless Children & Youth Racial Demographics


The following table illustrates that, for the seventh year, there appears to be an over-representation of homeless Hispanic children and youth as compared to the adult homeless Hispanic population.

The largest representation of children was in the age group of 1 – 3 years (23%), with the second largest age group being 4 – 6 (22%). The Census shows that 51% of children experiencing homelessness are six or younger.

2012 - Total Children / Youth of Known Ages


< 1 Year 56 6%

1-3 Years 228 23%

4-6 Years 224 22%

7-9 Years 163 16%

10-12 Years 152 15%

13-15 Years 129 13%

16-17 Years 49 5%

Total Known Age: 1,001 100%

African - Am. Hispanic Caucasian Other

Adults 59% 7% 30% 3%

Children 66% 16% 12% 6%

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2009 7% 23% 18% 17% 15% 12% 8%

2010 6% 25% 20% 15% 15% 12% 7%

2011 7% 21% 23% 14% 15% 12% 8%

2012 6% 23% 22% 16% 15% 13% 5%

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Youth Survey and Dallas County ISD Information Related to Homelessness

In an effort to provide a more inclusive picture of homelessness among children in Dallas County, a separate Youth Survey was developed for use beginning with the 2011 Point-In-Time Count and Census. Additionally two school districts in Dallas County, the Dallas ISD and Mesquite ISD, provided information from the homeless liaison data that is reported to the U.S. Department of Education. The U.S. Department of Education uses a broader definition for homelessness than that utilized by HUD. Most notably, the Department of Education includes additional provisions for persons who:

share the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason;

live in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or camping grounds due to the lack of alternative adequate accommodations. 1

The numbers below represent homeless children reported by participating Dallas County School Districts. School District All Grades Total # of Homeless Children on January 26, 2012

Dallas ISD 2,750

School District # of Unaccompanied Children 17 and younger

enrolled in school on the day of the Count

Dallas ISD 135

Mesquite ISD 39

TOTAL: 174

2012 – Known Ages of Children on the Youth Survey


Infants 3 15%

12 Years 1 5%

13 Years 2 11%

14 Years 2 11%

15 Years 2 11%

16 Years 3 15%

17 Years 6 32%

Total Known Age: 19 100%

1 Questions and Answers on Special Education & Homelessness. U.S. Department of Education. February, 2008.

http://www.ed.gov/policy/speced/guid/spec-ed-homelessness-q-a.doc

http://www.ed.gov/policy/speced/guid/spec-ed-homelessness-q-a.doc


2012 - Known Gender of Youth on the Youth Survey

Number / % Minor Males Minor Females Total Known Gender

Number 4 12 16


2012 - Known Race of Youth on the Youth Survey

Number / %

African American

Caucasian (White)

Hispanic (Latino)

American Indian

Other

Total Known Race

Number 10 0 6 0 0 16

% of Known Race

63% 0% 37% 0% 0% 100%

The 16 children age 17 and younger who completed Youth Surveys reported:

50% or eight (8) had been homeless less than one (1) month

12% or two (2) had been homeless for 11 months or longer

75% or 12 were homeless because of family problems

44% or 7 were homeless because of not enough money

Three (3) reported having one child each ages one or younger living with them Top five needs indicated from the surveys included the following:

1. Counseling 2. Emotional Support 3. Food 4. Medical Care 5. Job Training

Living arrangements included:

9 or 47% of those surveyed were living in emergency shelter

5 or 31% were doubled up with family or friends

1 or 5% were couch/sofa surfing

1 or 5% was living outdoors


Causes of Homelessness based on the Point-In-Time Count and Census Surveys

When asked to provide between one (1) and three (3) reasons why they were homeless, respondents provided the following information. Not everyone who completed a survey provided responses to this question. Percentages are based on the number of surveys completed, not the number of respondents who answered the question. The main cause remains "Unemployed, Lost Job." In 2012, this category declined to 50% from 54% in 2011. The percentage decrease in unemployment reported is likely due to fewer overall responses in this self-reported category. The percentage of respondents who indicated that they were homeless due to Mental Illness rose to 32% in 2012 from 30% in 2011 and is up from 27% in 2010. The percentage of respondents who indicated they were homeless due to Substance Abuse / Dependence increased another percentage point to 31% from the previous year.

Self-Reported Cause of Homelessness

Reason Homeless

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Unemployed, Lost Job 1,488 50% Medical Disability 631 21%

Substance Abuse/ Dependence

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Not Enough Money 898 30% Legal Problems 320 11%

Family Problems 675 23% Other 295 10%

Mental Illness 959 32% Natural Disaster 23 <1%

Domestic Abuse 291 10% Sex Offender 9 <1%


Frequency / Duration of Homelessness

Homeless For At Least One Year

1,819 respondents (61%) indicated that they had been homeless for at least one year, an 18% decrease from 2011. Of the respondents who provided sufficient information to determine where they were living:

839 (46%) were living in Permanent Supportive Housing (up from 31% in 2011) 354 (20%) were living in Transitional Housing (level with 2011) 33 (2%) were living in Drug Treatment (down from 4% in 2011) 356 (20%) were living in Emergency Shelter (down from 30% in 2011) 137 (8%) were living Outdoors or in Abandoned Buildings (level with 2011) 71 (4%) were living in Motels or Other Locations (level with 2011)

Homeless Four Or More Times Within The Past Three Years

328 respondents (11%) indicated that they had been homeless 4 or more times in the past 3 years, a 3% increase from 2011.

Of the respondents who provided sufficient information to determine where they were living:

63 (19%) were living in Permanent Supportive Housing (up from 16% in 2011) 91 (28%) were living in Transitional Housing (up from 22% in 2011) 18 (5%) were living in Drug / Alcohol Treatment (up from 3% in 2011) 89 (27%) were living in Emergency Shelter (down from 31% in 2011) 30 (9%) were living Outdoors or in Abandoned Buildings (up from 2% in

2011) 32 (9%) were living in Motels or Other Locations (down from 10% in 2011)

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Homeless For The First Time

744 respondents (25%) indicated that they had become homeless for the first time in the past 12 months, down from 31% in 2011. Of the respondents who provided sufficient information to determine where they were living:

86 (12%) were living in Permanent Supportive Housing (down from 15% in

2011) 247 (33%) were living in Transitional Housing (up from 26% in 2011) 24 (3%) were living in Drug / Alcohol Treatment (up from 2% in 2011) 303 (41%) were living in Emergency Shelter (down from 44% in 2011) 29 (4%) were living Outdoors or in Abandoned Buildings (up from 3% in

2011) 45 (6%) were living in Motels or Other Locations (down from 8% in 2011)

Of those reporting that they were homeless for the first time, 686 indicated how long they had been homeless:

2012 - Known Results for How long Homeless (Less than 1 year)

Number / %

< 1 month to 2 months

3 to 5 months

6 to 8 months

9 to 11 months

Total Known Time Period

Number 224 196 168 98 686

% of Total 33% 29% 24% 14% 100%



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2012 – Known Results for City where survey was completed

City

Carrollton Cedar Hill

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Number 1 each 2 2,829 60 10 51 2 2,958

% of Total <1% each <1% 96% 2% <1% 2% <1%% 100%

As housing opportunities are created for homeless and formerly homeless populations across the city, the number of homeless individuals in the City of Dallas Central Police District has declined. PLEASE NOTE: As demonstrated in the chart below, boundaries for police districts were changed in 2008, and a South Central Division was added.

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Central 1,063 979 866 866 718 694 986 797

North Central 110 111 247 91 150 145 94 113

Northeast 82 131 249 291 193 400 360 460

Northwest 282 193 282 523 386 502 437 259

South Central 0 0 0 203 217 387 326 217

Southeast 261 432 348 196 201 227 242 389

Southwest 171 82 171 133 147 134 248 321

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Percentages in permanent supportive housing (PSH) programs increased for the seventh consecutive year. Dallas has successfully increased the numbers of persons who have achieved housing placement each year since the 2004 implementation of the Dallas 10-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness. A comparison of 2005 figures to 2012 shows a: 44% decrease in those sleeping Outdoors or in Abandoned Buildings <1% decrease in those sleeping in Emergency Shelters 194% increase in those sleeping in Transitional Housing (TH) 578% increase in those sleeping in Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH)

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Outdoors / AbandonedBuildings

358 280 312 183 145 197 192 201

Emergency Shelter 988 930 806 970 867 768 1088 982

Transitional Housing 371 405 534 580 588 882 673 1092

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Chronic Homeless Population

As stated previously in this report, the number of chronically homeless individuals in Dallas County has decreased 19% from 2011.

Comparison of Chronic Homeless to the Overall Homeless Population

Below is a comparison of selected demographics in the total homeless population and the chronic homeless population:

Characteristic

Total Homeless Population Chronic Homeless Population

2009 2010 2011 2012 2009 2010 2011 2012

Male: 61% 66% 64% 59% 81% 85% 82% 78%

Female: 39% 34% 36% 41% 19% 15% 18% 22%

African American: 59% 57% 56% 59% 65% 58% 53% 61%

Caucasian: 30% 31% 31% 30% 27% 32% 34% 33%

Hispanic: 7% 8% 8% 7% 4% 5% 7% 3%

Other Race/Ethnicity: 4% 4% 5% 4% 4% 5% 6% 3%

Substance Abuse: 37% 41% 38% 42% 56% 55% 57% 61%

Mental Illness: 33% 38% 38% 42% 44% 40% 49% 62%

Physical Disability: 26% 24% 30% 30% 44% 37% 40% 49%


2012 Location by Housing Type

Comparison of Emergency Shelter

IndividualsFamilyUnits

Persons inFamilies

Total

Shelter 641 113 341 982

TH 471 196 621 1,092

Unsheltered 188 6 13 201

Total 1,300 315 975 2,275

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4,000

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Shelter 2005 1,642 202 606

Shelter 2006 1,519 155 494

Shelter 2007 1,174 202 612

Shelter 2008 1,632 190 512

Shelter 2009 1,394 178 531

Shelter 2010 1,297 167 490

Shelter 2011 957 131 389

Individuals Family UnitsPersons in

Families


Comparison of Transitional Housing

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400

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TH 2005 256 229 672

TH 2006 276 223 695

TH 2007 386 240 735

TH 2008 388 221 686

TH 2009 505 280 907

TH 2010 795 251 777

TH 2011 474 199 616

TH 2012 436 6 180

Individuals Family UnitsPersons in

Families


Population Characteristics

Respondents completed a personal profile that applied to them and/or their spouses. Below are the responses representing adults and unaccompanied children.

Population Characteristics

Category

Number

% of Total*

Category

Number

% of Total*

Employed (Working right now)

323

11%

Substance Abuse History

1,270

42%

Unemployed (No job at all)

2,007

66%

Mental Illness

1,275

42%

Underemployed (Part Time/Low Pay)

291

10%

Been Tested for HIV/AIDS

1,113

36%

Veteran

554

18% Diagnosed with HIV/AIDS

148

5%

Disabled 923 30% Domestic Abuse Victim 407 13%

Ex-Offender

609

20% High School Diploma or GED

979

32%

On Parole 130 4% Some College 787 26%

On Probation

192

6%

College Graduate / Diploma

235

8%

Medical Problems 1,158 38% Ever in Foster Care 220 7%

*These percentages were gathered based on the total number of adults and unaccompanied youth represented on

the surveys. However, not everyone who completed a survey provided answers to the questions in this section.

The percentage of respondents indicating Unemployed, (No job at all) increased in 2012 from 62% to 66%. However, It should be noted that 20% of the population reported are ex-offenders, which presents a significant barrier to both employment and sustainable housing. The percentage of adults who are reporting Veteran status increased 1% this year.


Benefits / Services Still Needed

Respondents were asked to indicate which benefits and / or services they needed at the time the survey was completed. Below are the surveyed responses:

Benefits and Services Still Needed

Benefit / Service

Number

% of Total*

Benefit / Service

Number

% of Total*

Bus Pass 1,089 37% Life Skills 282 10%

Dental Care 922 31% Case Management 267 9%

Job Placement 914 31% Phone Messaging 261 9%

Permanent Housing (Not Disabled)

901

27% Mental Health Care 252 9%

Transportation 798 27% Emergency Shelter 194 7%

Job Training 597 20% GED Options 177 6%

Clothing 625 21% Substance Abuse Treatment

168

6%

Food Stamps 532 18% Unemployment Benefits 157 5%

Medical Care 486 16% Child Care 130 4%

SSI/SSDI 470 16% Child Support 127 4%

Emotional Support 464 16% Veteran’s Benefits 101 3%

Education Options 445

15%

Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) 81 3%

Emergency Food 423 14% Veteran’s Health Care 63 2%

Permanent Supportive Housing (Disabled)

397 13% English Classes 48 2%

Transitional Housing 327 11% Social Security (62+) 40 1%

Legal Aid 339 11% Women, Infants & Children (WIC)

32 1%

Picture ID 316 11%

* These percentages were gathered based on the total number of surveys. However, not everyone who completed a

survey provided answers to the questions in this section. In addition, not everyone who completed a survey qualifies to receive all of these services for themselves or other members of their household.

For the sixth consecutive year, bus passes are the top benefit needed. Likewise, dental care remained the second most requested benefit needed and job placement remained the third. Affordable housing for people without disabilities is the fourth greatest need followed by transportation. Other notable identified needs were: assistance in getting children reunited with parents, vision care, and the provision of basic hygiene products.


Benefits Being Received

Respondents were asked to indicate which benefits they were currently receiving at the time of the survey. Below are the responses, based on the number of surveys received.

Benefits Being Received

Benefit Number % of Total*

Food Stamps 1,588 54%

SSI (Supplemental Security Income) 368 12%

SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) 340 11%

WIC (Women, Infants & Children) 103 3%

Veteran's Benefits 103 3%

TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families) 89 3%

Child Support 85 3%

Social Security (62+) 80 3%

Unemployment 53 2%

DARS 33 1%

* These percentages were gathered based on the total number of surveys. However, not everyone who

completed a survey provided answers to the questions in this section. In addition, not everyone who completed a survey qualifies to receive all of these services for themselves or other members of their household.

Benefits That Have Expired

Respondents were asked to indicate which benefits they had been receiving at one point, but which had expired at the time the survey was completed. Below are the responses, based on the number of surveys received. Those receiving TANF increased 32% from 2011.

Benefits That Have Expired

Benefit Number % of Total*

Food Stamps 611 21%

Unemployment 238 8%

TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) 102 3%

WIC (Women, Infants & Children) 93 3%

SSI (Supplemental Security Income) 92 3%

SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) 81 3%

* These percentages were gathered based on the total number of surveys. However, not everyone who

completed a survey provided answers to the questions in this section. In addition, not everyone who completed a survey qualifies to receive all of these services for themselves or other members of their household.


Glossary of Terms

Chronic Substance Abuse – This category on the PIT includes persons with a substance abuse problem (alcohol abuse, drug abuse, or both) that is expected to be of long-continued and indefinite duration and substantially impairs the person’s ability to live independently. Chronically Homeless Individual - An unaccompanied homeless adult individual

(persons 18 years or older) with a disabling condition (see definition below) who has either been continuously homeless for a year or more OR has had at least four (4) episodes of homelessness in the past three (3) years. To be considered chronically homeless, persons must have been sleeping in a place not meant for human habitation (e.g., living on the streets) and/or in an emergency shelter/Safe Haven during that time. Persons under the age of 18 are not counted as chronically homeless. For purposes of the PIT, persons living in transitional housing at the time of the PIT count should not be included in this subpopulation category. Chronically Homeless Family – A household with at least one adult member (persons

18 or older) who has a disabling condition (see definition below) and who has either been continuously homeless for a year or more OR has had at least four (4) episodes of homelessness in the past three (3) years. To be considered chronically homeless, persons must have been sleeping in a place not meant for human habitation (e.g., living on the streets) and/or in an emergency shelter/Safe Haven during that time. For purposes of the PIT, persons living in transitional housing at the time of the PIT count should not be included in this subpopulation category; the subpopulation count should include all members of the household. Disabling Condition – Any one of (1) a disability as defined in Section 223 of the

Social Security Act; (2) a physical, mental, or emotional impairment which is (a) expected to be of long continued and indefinite duration, (b) substantially impedes an individual’s ability to live independently, and (c) of such a nature that such ability could be improved by more suitable housing conditions; (3) a developmental disability as defined in Section 102 of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act; (4) the disease of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome or any conditions arising from the etiological agency for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome; or (5) a diagnosable substance abuse disorder. Persons with HIV/AIDS – This subpopulation category of the PIT includes persons who have been diagnosed with AIDS and/or have tested positive for HIV. Severely Mentally Ill (SMI) – This subpopulation category of the PIT includes persons

with mental health problems that are expected to be of long-continued and indefinite duration and substantially impairs the person’s ability to live independently. Unaccompanied Child (under 18) – This subpopulation category of the PIT includes

persons under the age of 18 with a household size of one.


Veteran – This subpopulation category of the PIT includes persons who have served on

active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States. This does not include inactive military reserves or the National Guard unless the person was called up to active duty. Victims of Domestic Violence – This subpopulation category of the PIT includes

persons who have been victims of domestic violence at any point in the past.

Acknowledgements

Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance would like to thank the following individuals and organizations for their assistance in making the 2012 Dallas Homeless Count and Census a success.

Organizations Providing Resources and Planning Assistance

City of Dallas – event support through preparation of materials and meeting space

Class Etc. at First United Methodist Church, Dallas – underwriting of report

publication

Community Dental Care – donated toothbrushes and toothpaste for delivery to the outdoor homeless participating in the survey

Concord Church’s City Missions Ministry – gift bags with basic need items for homeless persons interviewed outdoors

Dallas Police Department – provision of 34 officers to escort survey volunteers and training assistance for the volunteers plus identification of encampments and organizational support from the Crisis Intervention Department Individuals – donors of gift bag items and those who helped prepare the gift bags

Jason Wang, Volunteer – design and updating of the database for report analysis

Metrocare Services – assistance with the identification of encampment locations and

surveying of remote areas during the Count

Sunny Delight Beverages – beverages for the Count volunteers

Texas Real Estate Council Foundation – underwriting of the event

Transicare Services – available during the Count to transport people in crisis

United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, Inc. – IT and computer lab resources

ValueOptions – on-site authorization of treatment services to those seeking assistance during the count.


A Special Thank You to those in our community experiencing homelessness...

We especially want to thank the homeless citizens who were willing to share their personal experiences so a better understanding of the challenges they face daily can be gained and whose stories remind us that these numbers and statistics represent a human condition that must be remedied.

46 Agencies Participated in the Count

24 Hour Club Dallas International Street Church Prince of Wales

AIDS Services Of Dallas Family Gateway Promise House

Austin Street Centre Genesis Women's Center Salvation Army

Brighter Tomorrows Homeward Bound Shared Housing

Bunkhaus Housing Crisis Center Soul’s Harbor

Center of Hope Interfaith Housing SoupMobile

CitySquare LifePath Systems The Bridge

City of Dallas LifeNet Community Behavioral Healthcare The Family Place

City of Garland Magdalen House Turtle Creek Recovery

City of Irving Methodist Hospital Union Gospel Mission

City of Plano Metrocare Services Veteran's Affairs

ABC Behavioral Healthcare Mosaic Family Services Operation Relief Center

Community of Hope New Beginning Center Reconciliation Outreach

Dallas County Nexus Recovery Center Welcome House

Dallas Housing Authority Parkland Hospital

Dallas Life Our Friend’s Place


248 Community Volunteers Conducted the Census Survey Abra Parker Cosette Ratliff Janet Smith

Adalade M. Foster Crystal Wolverton Janie Alverez

Adrian Greer Dale Campbell Janie Epperson

Alex Williams Dan Ware Jarrod Lemmons

Alexis Sanchez Dane Butters Jasmaine Dowe

Alison Beck Danielle Tooker Jay Staples

Amanda Billings Danny Edwards Jean Jones

Amanda Elliot Darlene Williams Jeffrey McKown

Amanda Febbraro Darvin Hooey Jennifer McSpadden

Amber Fisher David Cole Jessica Brown

Amit Patel David Jones Jessica Galleshaw

Amy Dennis David Motley Jessica Wilkerson

Amy Ngo David Peach Jim March

Andy Van Noord Dedra Medford Jimmie Harp

Angela Johnson Dennis Zweigle JoAnn DuVall

Ann Smith Diana Cuellar JoAnn Rodriguez

Anthony Hickman Don Kahn Joanne Burlou

Ashlee McQuiston Donnelle Love John Monroe

Ashley Postell Dorothy Cox John Pavey

Barb Keefer Dot LaSalle Johathan Grace

Becky Motley Dr. David Haymes Jonathan Wood

Beth Geis Dustin Perkins Jordan Bethea

Bonnie O'Day Edward St. John Joycelyn Caesar

Brandi Billings Elbert Smith Julie Kaplan

Brandon Kilgore Elia Bustillo June Weirich

Brennan McMahon Emily Tramuto June Werry

Brian Tsui Erica Craycraft Justin Wood

Bridget Guiriceo Erica Hinkle Justus Bolo

Britton Banowsky Ev’Marie Peach Kathy Denny

Bruce Gadd Evan Beattie Katy Pitock

C. Donald Babers Farrah Bakhshi Kayo Mullins

Caitlin Krauss Geri Strong Kelley Price

Carol Blackwood Gilbert Ramirez Kelly Wierzbinski

Carole Wilcher Gregory Byrne Ken Mogbo

Cassandra Gipson Gregory Williams Kenyada Osbourne

Cassey Amburn Gussie Lewis Kim Haynie

Catherine Weir Heather Emrick Kirk Davis

Cathy Song Helena Davidson LaDondra Wilson

Charissa Nosenzo Henrietta Martin Lauran Goldberg

Cherry Haymes Holland Morris Lauren Whitthorne

Chris Oliver Homer Rodriguez Lawrence Norman

Christal George Hope Stedman Layne Court

Christy Herrscher Jackie Holland Linda Jones


Claudia Lemmon James Coleman Linda McMahon

Clifton Gillespie Jan Mosebrook Linda White

Linda Wooley Patricia Scali (Patti) Steven Bradley

Lisa Brinser Patricia Villareal Steven Bush

Lisa Ciminelli Patricia Washington Susan Cox

Lisa Irwin Patrick Parker Sylvia Weaver

Lisa Zale Paul Stauffer Tabatha Sullivent

Lori Davidson Penny Goff Tabetha Little

Louis Adams Phillip Worley Tamara Royal

Lurendia Harden Phyllis Goode Taylor Ashley

Lynn Sutton Pittman Haymore Ted Hamilton

Mack Haisten Rajesh Thakkar Terrance Williams

Margaret Mhasvi Ramon Phillips Thomas Chema

Maria Brown Rebecca Bird Tierney Roberson

Marie Krebs Regina Brant Tim Thetford

Marilu Thorn Rhonda Jones Tom Dobson

Mark Brezina Ricardo Gonzales Toni Bell

Mark Hall Rich Franzen Tonia Adams

Mark Lea Richard Tran Traswell Livingston

Marlene Amado Rollins Robert Torres Tyler Pruessner

Marquette Stevenson Robin Minick Valencia Hooper

Marquita Johnson Roderick Sample Vanessa Duckett

Martha Wach Rosalinda Trevino-Ortega Vicki Bearrow

Mary Myers Ross Taylor Vicki West

Mary Reed Ryndi Johnson William Davis

Matthew Martin Sally Baldwin Winford Cross

McKay Heim Sally Crawford Zarin Gracey

Melvina Leflore Sally Rosenberg

Meredith Godbold Salome Acosta

Michael Katz Sam Peck

Mike Correll Samuel Curn

Mike Itashiki Scott Hudman

Mitzi Court Sgen Hurdon

Morgan Williams Shadale Myers

Myrl Humphrey Sheila Figueroa

Nadeen Roberts Shelley Goad

Nancy Hull Shelly Nixon

Natalie Butters Sheri Crandall

Nathan Hill Sherland Ross

Neff Conner Shernetta Veasey

Nick Bowen Sherry Randall

Nick La Rocca Sheryll Ellis-Harris

Nicole Tsui Harrell Sondra Cox

Olivia Sewell Stacey Rogers

Pamela Dixon Stephanie Davis

Pamela Robison Stephanie Venza


56 Volunteers Assisted with Data Entry (many of whom participated on multiple days)

Anthony Collins Ladondra Wilson Barbara Kuhlke Lauren Whitthorne Cassandra Lott Laurie Suomala Christiane Baud LeeAnn Thompson Claudia Cano Lisa Irwin Claudia Lemmon Logan Garrett Coleone Taylor Margaret McIntyre Cosette Ratliff Marian Williams Danielle Miller Rountree Melvina Leflore David Kellogg Micah Sutton Debbie Hollie Mitzi Court Deborah Brown Olivia Sewell Deborah Lockhart Oma Conn Delores Murphy Patricia Holt Don Maison Penny Goff Dottie Dunnam Phyllis Goode Durlin Matthews Reginald Hardwick Evi Veliz Robbie Shed Franklin West Roderick Sample George Conn Rosemary Knight Hope Wiley Shantella Dahl Jackie Jones Sonja Parkhill Jennifer Chickering Staci Woodruff Jennifer Coleman Tabatha Little John Grieger Valerie Jones John Pavey Venus Cobb Kate Gabriele Yolanda Phelps Kim Carthon Yvette Joya


For more information about this report, or to discuss participation in the 2013 Homeless Count and Census, please contact Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance:

Michael M. Faenza President and CEO [email protected] Charles Gulley

Vice President of Programs [email protected]

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