2024 - Homeless Services Opinion Poll Question Title * 1. How would you assess the accuracy of your Continuum's PIT unsheltered count? It is probably within 10% of the accurate count It is likely to be within 25% of the accurate count I believe it is not very accurate I don't know Question Title * 2. How often do you think CoCs should complete PIT counts? Monthly Quarterly Semi-Annual Annual Every 2 years Question Title * 3. What do you think are the four BIGGEST drivers of people experiencing homelessness? (Please check only 4 boxes) Racism Lack of affordable rental housing National housing policy creates disincentives to help other family members Substance Abuse/Mental Illness including lack of MH/SA services Poverty Increased Immigration Lack of shelter space Lack of homeless funding Family fragmentation (family conflict, divorce, ) People choose to live alternative lifestyle Question Title * 4. Do you think that families living in transitional housing should be defined as homeless? Yes No Unsure Question Title * 5. Do you feel there is too much funding emphasis on chronic homelessness? Yes No Unsure Question Title * 6. Do you think that people in Domestic Violence beds should be considered homeless? Yes No Unsure Question Title * 7. Do you think homelessness is getting better (declining) in your community? Yes, definitely better Yes, but only small steps so far Getting a little worse Getting a lot worse Unsure Question Title * 8. Do you feel that HUD's Homeless strategy is on the right track? Yes, definitely on the right track Yes, somewhat on the right track No, a little off track No, definitely not on the right track Question Title * 9. Which choice best fits your opinion of Housing First? It is a great strategy that has finally helped reduce homelessness Works with chronically homeless, but not other populations like families It is really no different than what we have been doing, except more vouchers It is an overrated, expensive strategy Question Title * 10. How would you describe the relationship between HUD and CoCs? Collaborative Adversarial There is no relationship Don't Know Other (please specify) Done