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Program Description

Working in conjunction with local Continuums of Care and community-based partners throughout the state, DCA's "Every Georgian Counts" program is designed to develop and update baseline homeless data for each of Georgia's 159 counties or consolidated governments.

DCA has partnered with Kennesaw State University to develop a sampling methodology and predictive model for unsheltered homelessness in the state. At least every other year, each of the state's six (6) local Continuums of Care conduct a count of their sheltered and unsheltered homeless population, while DCA sponsors local counts of unsheltered and precariously housed families and individuals. Additionally, DCA conducts an annual census of sheltered homeless persons in its 152 "Balance of State" Continuum of Care. The data collected from these sources is used to update Kennesaw State University's predictive model and to create projections of the state's homeless population.

The use of HMIS is not restricted to organizations receiving public funds; all providers of homeless services and/or shelter are encouraged to participate.

2009 Statewide Count

Homeless in Georgia 2009 Report (PDF)

2009 Planning Documents

Overview Powerpoint Count (PPT)
2009 Survey (PDF)
2009 Survey - Spanish Version (PDF)
Count Coordinator Handbook (MS Word Document)
Count Coordinator Powerpoint (PPT)
Georgia 2009 Homeless Count Talking Points (MS Word Document)
2009 Homeless Count Participating Communities (MS Word Document)
2009 Survey Training Handbook (MS Word Document)
2009 Survey Training Slides (PPT)

2008 Statewide Count

Homeless in Georgia 2008 Report (PDF)

2008 Planning Documents

KSU methods (PDF)
2008 Survey (MS Word Document)

How Can My Community Participate?

If you are located within the six local continuum of care (Fulton/Dekalb, Athens/Clarke, Cobb, Augusta/Richmon, Columbus/Muscogee, Chatham) please contact your Continuum of Care representative about how you can participtate in the count efforts.

Continuum of Care Contacts (PDF)

If your community is outside of these counties and is interested in participating, please contact Lindsey Stillman click here, 404-327-6813

Intent to Count and Request for Funding Form (MS Word Document)

If you are interested in assisting your county with the homeless count, please contact the local county coordinator.

Contacts for Counties participating in the Balance of State Count (MS Word Document)

News and Events

2009 Homeless Count Coordinator Trainings (MS Word Document)
Count Survey Train the Trainer Sessions (MS Word Document)







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