2010-2014 Consolidated Plan - City of Champaign

from a disabling condition (usually substance abuse or mental health issue) that is contributing to his/herhomelessness. Approximately 23 percent of persons accessing homeless services in Champaign Countywould be classified as chronically homeless. (Note: One reason families are not considered for thisdesignation is that if homeless for an extended period of time, children may be considered at risk ofneglect and taken under the care of the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services [DCFS] untilstable housing can be obtained.)The Urbana-Champaign Continuum of Care (CoC) has surveyed homeless persons in Champaign Countyseveral times during the past decade in an effort to accurately count the number of homeless individualsand families, to better understand the causes of homelessness and to plan services that will effectivelyaddress the needs of this population. In summary, the 2009 summertime survey reported that in oneweek Champaign County had approximately 594 homeless persons, of which 236 were adults, 358 werechildren.Priority Homeless NeedsThe need for facilities and services for homeless persons and homeless families with children, bothsheltered and unsheltered, and homeless subpopulations are depicted in the following HUD-prescribedContinuum of Care Homeless Populations and Subpopulations Chart.34 Needs Assessment: Housing and Homelessness