1. Encampment Strategy and Case Overview February 2019

2. Unsheltered Population Overview
61% decrease in unsheltered homelessness since 2011
96% of the unsheltered population is over age 24 years
80% of the unsheltered population identifies as male
Over 15,000 people permanently housed since 2012 with 84% remaining housed

3. Unsheltered Population Overview
Unsheltered homelessness is down, however street visibility is up
WHY?
Redevelopment of bayou trails for recreation
Increased abandoned lot maintenance and fencing
Tear down enforcement of vacant houses/buildings
Development of downtown/midtown/museum district/near downtown =
Increased density; rise of encampments; public and political pressure

4. Encampment Strategy Conduct a baseline assessment of encampment
Does data indicate high concentration of persons matching federal definition of chronically homeless? If yes,
Execute encampment strategy in conjunction with local jurisdictions
Defined time limit ( days)
Dedicated encampment team of navigators report daily to site
Weekly accountability/progress meetings with report outs
Barrier buster team on hand to trouble shoot obstacles
Clear communication about encampment closure date
Participate in final closure activities (outreach, transportation, offer of “bridge” beds)
Remove access to former encampment space

5. Case Study: Encampment Overview
Wheeler
Intersection of Wheeler Avenue & Caroline Street, underneath Hwy 59
73 residents identified on 3/23/18
Chartres
Intersection of Chartres St & Congress Ave, extending underneath 59 along Chartres to Runnels St
~140 residents identified on 3/26/18, with the highest being 203; population greatly fluctuates in this area
Pierce
Pierce St under both sides of Hwy 45; from Main St & south to Hutchins St
~69 residents identified on 5/10/18, with the highest being 151

12. Thank You!!
The Coalition for the Homeless leads in the development, advocacy, and coordination of community strategies to prevent and end homelessness.
The Way Home is the collaborative model to prevent
and end homelessness in Houston, Harris, Ft. Bend, & Montgomery Counties. For more information visit
Eva Thibaudeau-Graczyk, LCSW
Chief Program Officer