Estimating the Scope of Services and Cost to End Homelessness in LA
Published by The LA Economic Roundtable.
This power point presentation is a primer on the number of homeless persons in LA County, types and costs of services needed, resources of homeless persons, and their housing needs. Information is given on: housing (supportive, affordable, family subsidized), emergency outreach centers, mental health & substance abuse treatment, medical care, education, food, clothing, demographics of homeless persons, and more.
SELECTED FINDINGS
The cost of ending homelessness under the most optimistic scenario ranges from $1 to $1.5 billion a year.
Between 4,728 to 8,895 affordable housing units for families are needed annually in LA County.
25% of families members homeless 6 months or less are in need of emergency/transitional shelter.
20% of LA homeless persons are in need of substance abuse treatment, and 25% need mental health services.
135,000 individuals and 119,100 family members are homeless each year in LA County.
15% of homeless persons make at least $15,000 a year.
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