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2012 Kitsap Homeless Point-In-Time Count Results. 2010 Homeless Point-In-Time Count. Annual Homeless Count mandated by 2006 WA Homelessness Housing & Assistance Act (ESSHB 2163) Required for some state & federal funding
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2010 Homeless Point-In-Time Count • Annual Homeless Count mandated by 2006 WA Homelessness Housing & Assistance Act (ESSHB 2163) • Required for some state & federal funding • The count is a snapshot of homelessness at a specific point in time, not reflective of the total number of homeless. • Statewide 24-hour Count was January 26th – 27th • This year’s information shows a 40% reduction, compared to the 2006 Count Benchmark for the 10-year goal to reduce homelessness by 50%. • Over 20 Kitsap social service agencies assisted with Count plus many individual volunteers.
Annual Comparison: Total Number Counted
Annual Comparison: Gender
Population: Children (0 – 17) 25% Young Adult (18 – 35) 32% Older Adult (36 +) 43% 2012 Count: Age
2012 Count:Current Living Situation 107 or 20% in conditions not meant for habitation 416 or 80% in shelter or temporary housing
57% have some Type of regular Income. 2012 Count: Sources of Income
2012 Count:Disabilities 34% have physical/chronic health or mental health issues
% unstable family situation 2012 Count: Causes of Homelessness % homeless Because of Housing situation % job reasons