Facts & Reports

The History of Homelessness

The history of homelessness in the United States is complex, not surprisingly. Understanding what led us to today can be a powerful tool for informing how we move forward.

Plus, you get to learn the history of the word “tramp.”

Check out the full history in this white paper >

Coronavirus and Homelessness: Facts and Resources

We’re getting lots of questions about how the global coronavirus pandemic is affecting the homeless population in Santa Cruz County and across the nation.

Focus Strategies Baseline Report

Focus Strategies has published a baseline report for Santa Cruz County.

2019 Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR) to Congress

Read the 2019 Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR) to Congress, produced by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

2019 Santa Cruz County Homeless Census and Point-In-Time Count

Every two years, Santa Cruz County, along with communities across the country, conducts a survey to estimate the number of individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness.

US Interagency Council on Homelessness: Home, Together

For the past year the USICH has been researching, learning and gathering consensus on approaches to homelessness. The results are all in their new action plan: Home, Together.

PTSD and Homelessness

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is an anxiety disorder that can occur after an individual has experienced a traumatic event, particularly those that include the threat