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Continuum of Care: Homeless Population and Subpopulations Chart Part 1: Homeless Sheltered Unsheltered Total Population Emergency Transitional Homeless Individuals 553 154 91 798 Homeless Families with 109 156 84 349 Children Persons in Homeless 305 453 201 959 Families with Children Total 858 607 292 1,757 Part 2: Homeless Subpopulations Sheltered Unsheltered Total Chronically Homeless 237 39 276 177 Seriously Mentally III Chronic Substance Abuse 583 Veterans 95 Persons with HIV/AIDS 40 Victims of Domestic Violence 106 Youth 63 HSC Work Plan Goals/Objectives More than two decades of experience have taught the HSC that persons experiencing chronic homelessness frequently exhibit a pattern of being disconnected from conventional community life. Many have limited support systems, reflected in most being single youth and adults with weak family connections. Many have past experiences with mainstream services that did not effectively address their needs or prevent them from falling into homelessness. These characteristics contribute to the long or repetitive patterns of homelessness they exhibit. They also reflect why re- engaging a chronically homeless person with treatments can be challenging. Generally, the Lane County Continuum of Care has held the following key principles that are applicable to preventing chronic homelessness: · Prevent homelessness whenever possible through use of mainstream resources. · Maintain people in existing housing whenever possible. · Provide supportive services appropriate to the client to promote stability and self- sufficiency. In January 2003, the Homeless Prevention Task Force (HPTF), comprised of representation from the private sector, public sector, schools, non-profit organizations, consumers, and advocates, presented the following recommendations for preventing homelessness among disabled persons: · Increase the supply of permanent housing for people with mental illness and substance abuse to impact chronic homelessness. · Improve coordination between shelter providers and mental health and substance abuse providers to impact the dually-diagnosed chronically homeless. · Continue to prioritize the use of City- and County-owned land acquired for landbanking for future development of supportive housing. The HPTF report, approved by the local jurisdictions in January 2003, includes strategic plan goals, action steps, projected outcomes, and parties responsible for impacting homelessness. The report was created to reflect the community's policies and input received during the citizen participation process. It recommends the continuation of 67