Homelessness
The number of homeless persons served by Linn County Emergency Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs increased over 17% within the past five years (2004-2008).
LINN COUNTY HOMELESS DATA
- In the 2008-2009 academic year, over 1,300 students were served through homeless liaison programs. This represents a 94% increase from the 2007-2008 academic year.
- 54% of the students served by homeless liaison programs were “doubled up”, meaning living with another friend, family, relative, etc.
- Over 2,500 families are on a waiting list for the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
- 270 individuals/families are on waiting lists for transitional housing programs.
- 83% of homeless families served in Linn County in fiscal year 2008 were female headed.
Other Links:
Iowa Finance Authority
Linn County Community Services
Sources:
American Community Survey, 2007.
Linn County Community Services. FY08 LINN COUNTY HOMELESS DATA SUMMARY REPORT, 2008.
Linn County Continuum of Care Planning and Policy Council, January 2009 Homeless Point In Time Report
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