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The Homeless Coalition of Polk County serves as the lead agency for the City of Lakeland homeless providers. Rural homelessness does not apply within the city limits of the City of Lakeland, which is an urban community. The Lakeland-Polk County communities like most cities and national trends have children and families becoming the fastest growing homeless population; due to the current economic situations of poverty, unemployment, lack of affordable housing, health care problems include disabilities, such as mental health and/or substance abuse. Based on the 2006-08 American Community Survey, there were an estimated 11% of the families in Lakeland who are living below poverty; 24% of related children under 18; 9% of people 65 years old and over and 29% of families with a female head of household. Almost 60% of the households in Lakeland earning 80% of the area median income or less are cost burdened, paying more than 30% of their income for housing and 30% are severely cost burdened, paying more than 50% of their income for housing, placing these families at risk of becoming homeless. As reported by the Department of Children and Families, there are an estimated 274 children in licensed foster care in Polk County. If these children remain in foster care, they will be turned out at age 18, even though they may not have received mandated skills training and are unprepared for life on their own. Youth aging out of foster care is a growing concern. Most recently reported are many youth who have already "aged out" and it is expected that more than 89 teens will exit foster care within the next five years. These children may be at risk of homelessness as there is a good chance they do not acquire the skills to prepare them for life on their own. As indicated in the 2009 homeless census, those who were temporarily residing in a home of a friend or relative due to financial hardship and those temporarily doubled up with friends or family were not counted as being homeless. A truly accurate assessment of the nature and extent of homelessness is limited by the HUD’s definitions of homelessness because they exclude many families, children and youth who alternately stay in cars, motels, or doubled up in friends and relatives homes. The Homeless of Polk County acts as the coordinating agency for both the city of Lakeland and the Polk County Continuum of Care processes. Therefore, the Point in Time effort was a joint venture. HCPC monthly and planning meetings are held with both groups. The HMIS Lead Agency created custom HMIS Point in Time data collection assessment forms for all provider agencies. Custom reports were created that provided bed usage and client level Point in Time data for each emergency shelter, transitional program and permanent housing program. Transitional programs and Permanent Housing programs also have entry exit reports. Providers that do not use HMIS are asked to complete Point in Time assessment forms manually and the HMIS Lead Agency inputs these into the HMIS system annually. Specific bed counts and client level data is available for homeless population reports. During the Point in Time Survey performed in January, 2009, Lakeland reported approximately 675 homeless people. This compares to Polk County homeless count of 145. Of the Lakeland count, approximately 51% of the homeless respondents surveyed had been homeless for more than one year, vs. 33% respondents who have been homeless four or more times. Approximately 54% of the respondents reported some form of disability. 3-5 Year Strategic Plan 48
Some of demographics of the homeless population are: • 481 male • 151 female • 31 under 18 years old • 84% married • White -327 (53%) • Black – 236 (38%) • American Indian/Alaskan Native – 7 (1%) • Asian – 9 (1%) and • Other Race – 34 (6%) All of the respondents described having significant service needs, including assistance with basic needs (food, shelter, medical, financial assistance), and a significant amount identified the need for medical and/or behavioral health treatment. Characteristics of the Homeless Based on the results of the homeless enumeration and interviews conducted, the general homeless population of the City consists of families, single men, single women, and unaccompanied youth having the following characteristics: 1. The homeless account for approximately 1% (675) of the total population of the City (90,000). 2. Over half of the homeless adults suffer from one or more types of mental illness. 3. Of the homeless people interviewed 51% said they have been homeless for more than a year. 4. Of the homeless interviewed 149 had alcohol and other drug abuse problems. 5. 38 of the homeless interview have earned income and 357 have no financial resource. 6. 18% are veterans. The large numbers of homeless persons, the high cost of housing and the number of people living in poverty combine to create serious problems in the service systems. This combination complicates the problem of finding suitable and affordable housing for homeless and at-risk families. Without comprehensive intervention, the majority of the homeless will remain while more families will fall into the at-risk and actual category of homelessness. Of the persons surveyed, the most common response given by those surveyed as to why they are homeless was that the respondent did not have enough income to meet basic needs. Other reasons listed were: Homeless Cause Total % Employment/Financial 212 35% Housing Issues 20 3% Medical/Disability 304 51% Forced to relocate 18 3% Family Problems 44 7% Natural/Other Disasters 2 0% 3-5 Year Strategic Plan 49
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