"An independent analysis of the 1996 federal survey, which was published in 2000 by the Urban Institute to provide estimates of the size of the homeless population in 1996 and enable a comparison with 1987 estimates of homelessness." From the Urban Institute
"The National Coalition for the Homeless publishes fact sheets on various aspects of homelessness. Each sheet summarizes facts and issues and contains a list of recommended reading for further research.
"Homelessness: Programs and the People They Serve is a recently released set of publications and a collaborative effort of the Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Using 1996 statistics...
Data collected by the North Carolina Coalition to End Homelessness and the North Carolina Interagency Council for Coordinating Homeless Programs using HUD forms, presented in pdf files for the state as a whole and individual Continua of Care (multi-county) regions. More recent counts include number of people shifted to permanent supportive housing, and reports include year to year comparisons. (Source: North Carolina Coalition to End Homelessness)
"PD&R's primary function is to support HUD's mission and the policy agenda of the Secretary. PD&R performs policy analysis, research, surveys, studies, and evaluations; both short- and long-term; to help the Secretary and other principal staff make informed decisions on HUD policies, programs, and budget and legislative proposals. These activities provide the Department and the nation with current information on housing needs, market conditions, and HUD programs, as well as research on important housing and community development issues.
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