LifeMoves’ Post

Sudden unemployment significantly increases the risk of homelessness. I have seen this occur firsthand. When individuals lose their jobs or experience wage reductions, they may struggle to afford housing costs. This financial strain can quickly lead to homelessness, especially for those lacking strong social networks or support systems. It’s crucial to address both individual and institutional barriers to employment for those at risk. #Homelessness #SanJose #JobSecurity #HousingStabilization

What are the latest trends in family homelessness in NYC? The family homelessness census in NYC has substantially increased in recent years, impacted by the end of the COVID-era eviction moratorium and the influx of asylum-seeking families. Find answers to other FAQs here: https://bit.ly/icphFAQ #NYC #FamilyHomelessness #Homelessness

The Oʻahu Point in Time (PIT) Count PIT is a federally required census count that determines the number of people experiencing homelessness on O‘ahu on one night in January - in this case, Jan. 23, 2023. The Native Hawaiian sub-report represents individuals experiencing homelessness on O‘ahu who reported being Native Hawaiian. It seeks to understand how Native Hawaiians are affected by homelessness and how their experiences may differ from other populations. For the full Point In Time Count 2023 Comprehensive Report go to: https://lnkd.in/gS6vXzf2.

This week, Single Homeless Project and Solace Women's Aid are leading our women's #RoughSleeping census, the largest census of its kind. Women who are rough sleeping will often hide to stay safe and are not picked up in existing #roughsleeping data collection methods. Piloted last year, the census aims to change that. A coalition of leading women’s and homelessness organisations are using a unique methodology and gender-informed outreach approach that truly accounts for women’s experiences. The census will further evidence the need for gender-informed approaches in policies, strategies and funding and support the development of new practices which can better reach and support women. Felicity Buchan MP, Minister for Housing and Homelessness who joined a briefing said: “The Government has an ambition to end rough sleeping for good so the census that is happening this week is critically important in achieving that objective.”   Let's work together to ensure women get the support they need and deserve to leave #homelessness behind. #RoughSleeping #WomensHomelessness #HomelessnessAwareness #Census #DVA #Solace

Vulnerable populations draw a disproportionate level of resources in a crisis. These indicators are warnings to adapt the current preparedness communications and community resilience strategies to include local supports for those who have mobility, cognitive and resource constraints. If these numbers are realized it will exceed the capacity of the public sector to address in a significant event. #emergencymanagement #disastermanagement #emergencypreparedness #resilience #community #vulnerable #innovation #disruptions #disaster #response #outrech #communications https://lnkd.in/d2mjsNSH

Newly released analysis of census data shows that kinship carers are less likely to be employed, and kinship families have higher levels of deprivation than parental households.   Our new report, out next week to coincide with #KinshipCareWeek, looks at how support for kinship families varies, both across local areas and by type of kinship care arrangement. Foundations is committed to finding out what works to support kinship families, so that local areas can consistently offer the types of support that are most likely to improve outcomes for children.    So that children and young people are supported by their families to develop and thrive, be safe in their homes, and stay safely with their families as much as possible. #KinshipCare #ChildrensSocialCare

'Indigenous Australians make up about three per cent of the population, but account for one-in-five people facing homelessness nationally, according to census data.' The Hon. Harriet Shing, Minister for Housing, was questioned about what the Government is doing to address disadvantage faced by First Peoples in relation to housing. Find the article here: https://lnkd.in/g36sPK_M Follow to stay updated on social justice hearings. #HarrietShing #Housing #FirstPeoples #SocialJustice

TRUE OR FALSE THURSDAY! TRUE: Data shows that in 2017 on average 2,252 people accessed specialised homelessness services in Western Australia per month. In 2022, the number has increased to 3,131 per month. Between 2021 and 2022, 24,700 Western Australians accessed specialised homelessness services. This is significant as the ABS Census in 2021 recorded approximately 9,700 people experiencing homelessness.

Interesting facts regarding affordable housing. Sadly those stats are just those that are in affordable housing. It doesn't touch the long list of families who qualify yet are on the waiting list to get into affordable housing. We get several calls daily asking for rental assistance. We have got to do better creating more affordable housing for families. Housing is a right not a privilege.

This week, This week, Solace Women's Aid and Single Homeless Project are leading our women's rough sleeping census, the largest census of its kind. Outreach teams across 30 London boroughs and 14 authorities across England will head out to conduct the biggest census of women sleeping rough. Last year’s census found 154 women sleeping rough in London over five days and the expectation is that these numbers will rise as rough sleeping has increased right across the UK. The Women’s Rough Sleeping Census, piloted in October 2022 in London, is led by a coalition of leading women’s and homelessness organisations, London Councils and the Greater London Authority (GLA). This year, local authorities will expand the census to include Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Leeds, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole, Cambridge, Nottingham, Coventry, Salford, Manchester City, Rochdale, Bury, Oldham, Bolton and Wigan. Read more in the link: https://lnkd.in/e7bSs-b3 #Partnership #WomensCensus #Homelessness