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2024 - Homeless Services Opinion Poll
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
2.
How often do you think CoCs should complete PIT counts?
Monthly
Quarterly
Semi-Annual
Annual
Every 2 years
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
4.
Do you think that families living in transitional housing should be defined as homeless?
Yes
No
Unsure
5.
Do you feel there is too much funding emphasis on chronic homelessness?
Yes
No
Unsure
6.
Do you think that people in Domestic Violence beds should be considered homeless?
Yes
No
Unsure
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
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
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
10.
How would you describe the relationship between HUD and CoCs?
Collaborative
Adversarial
There is no relationship
Don't Know
Other (please specify)