STATS:
· 1,541 individuals were housed in shelters in 2003.
· 746 or 48% of these were children.
UNITED WAY ACTIONS:
· Implemented Homeless Database on behalf of the homeless providers to capture information for trending and program improvement.
· Secured federal funding of approx. $2 million annually for homeless services and housing.
· Successfully advocated for an increase in state reimbursement rates for youth providers.
· Funded 16 programs to address homelessness, such as:
· Child advocates who provide support for children housed in shelters.
· Outreach workers targeting youth runaways.
· Residential services for children unable to reside with their families for various reasons.
