Since the release of Homelessness Counts: Changes in Homelessness from 2005 to 2007, the Alliance has
chronicled changes in the levels of homelessness in the nation and in individual states and communities
to chart our progress toward the goal of ending...
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Since the release of Homelessness Counts: Changes in Homelessness from 2005 to 2007, the Alliance has
chronicled changes in the levels of homelessness in the nation and in individual states and communities
to chart our progress toward the goal of ending homelessness.
This comprehensive examination not only
reveals national and state level homeless counts, but also delves into economic indicators and demographic
drivers – taking an in-depth look at risk factors for homelessness.
Built upon the most recent nationally
available data from the federal Departments of Housing and Urban Development, Health and Human
Services, Justice, and other public information sources, this report analyzes the effect the recession has
had on homelessness and how it has contributed to an increased risk of homelessness for many Americans.
Major Findings
The State of Homelessness in America report consists of four major sections.
Chapter 1 chronicles annual
changes in overall homelessness and homelessness
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