1. Five Year Trend Analysis of Homelessness in New England 2005 to 2009 Matthew D. Simmonds, Simtech Solutions Inc. Eric Hirsch, PhD, Providence College

2. Contributors and Sources 2005 and 2006 data gathered via HUDHRE.info HUDHRE.info 2007 to 2009 gathered by state contacts: VT – Kim Woolaver NH– Linda Newell ME – Doug Barley MA – Patrick Walsh, Elaine Frawley, Bill Silvestri, Paula Newcomb and Matt Simmonds RI– Eric Hirsch CT –Natalie Matthews

3. Overall Limitations of the Data Different counting methods Different collection dates Unanswered often shown as zeros Number of adults not captured in Chart K Missing unsheltered subpopulation data for 87 out of 214 counts n = 214 out of a potential 215

4. Limitations of Data by Year 2005 1 CoC had provided data for the entire year and used HMIS to generate a more accurate estimate. 2006 6 CoCs did not do a count in 2006 and used 2005 data. 2 CoCs did not report any Households with Dependent Children but had people in these households. Divided by 3.3 to derive number of households. 2009 Missing data for 1 non-participating CoC. Compiled data as it was reported in their annual census report to get full coverage. annual census reportannual census report Missing program type breakdown for 1 state. Pro-rated based on weighted averages from 2005 to 2008. Pro-rated Missing chronic figures for 16 out of 43 CoCs.

5. Homeless Individuals in New England (2005 to 2009)

6. Massachusetts Individual Homelessness 2005 to 2009 2007 Housing Inventory Emergency = 2900 Transitional = 3905 Total = 6805

7. Maine Individual Homelessness 2005 to 2009 2007 Housing Inventory Emergency = 576 Transitional = 1367 Total = 1943

8. Vermont Individual Homelessness 2005 to 2009 2007 Housing Inventory Emergency = 284 Transitional = 157 Total = 441

9. New Hampshire Individual Homelessness 2005 to 2009 2007 Housing Inventory Emergency = 358 Transitional = 285 Total = 643

10. Connecticut Individual Homelessness 2005 to 2009 2007 Housing Inventory Emergency = 1273 Transitional = 920 Total = 2193

11. Rhode Island Individual Homelessness 2005 to 2009 2007 Housing Inventory Emergency = 397 Transitional = 240 Total = 637

12. Homeless Families in New England (2005 to 2009)

13. Massachusetts Family Homelessness 2005 to 2009 2007 Housing Inventory Emergency = 1762 Transitional = 937 Total = 2699

14. Maine Family Homelessness 2005 to 2009 2007 Housing Inventory Emergency = 117 Transitional = 477 Total = 594

15. Vermont Family Homelessness 2005 to 2009 2007 Housing Inventory Emergency = 71 Transitional = 73 Total = 144

16. New Hampshire Family Homelessness 2005 to 2009 2007 Housing Inventory Emergency = 126 Transitional = 189 Total = 315

17. Connecticut Family Homelessness 2005 to 2009 2007 Housing Inventory Emergency = 307 Transitional = 229 Total = 536

18. Rhode Island Family Homelessness 2005 to 2009 2007 Housing Inventory Emergency = 80 Transitional = 146 Total = 226

19. SOURCE: BEACON 19 Emergency Family Homelessness in Massachusetts

20. Homeless Families in Brockton, MA

21. 2009 Capacity = 162 Units

22. 22 Origination Mapping

23. Lessons Learned HMIS is usually not the ideal originating source of Point in Time data. It is OK to correct your mistakes. Enforcement of data collection by techies alone is difficult. Stress levels are high right now for some. Housing inventory goes hand in hand. We can all learn from our peers.

24. Next Steps: Daily Census