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Annual Point-in-Time Count of
Homelessness in Vermont
January 30, 2013
TRAINING GUIDE
Point in time History
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Since 2003, HUD has required all Continuums of Care (CoC) to collect local
data on unsheltered homeless persons.
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Beginning in 2007, HUD standardized this data into the Point in Time (PIT).
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VT: In 2006, the data collection form was created with input from the CoC.
The data is entered in Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
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Then a small group of CoC members trained agencies, organizations, and
volunteers on the definitions, collection process, and the use of the data
collected
Why we do the Point in Time
Count:
• Ensure that all Vermonters, particularly low and moderate
income persons, people with disabilities, homeless people,
elders, families with children and others, have safe,
adequate, physically accessible and affordable housing.
• Promote the recognition of housing and services as a basic
right for all Vermonters through education of the public and
elected officials.
Agency Filling In The Point-In-Time Form
Agency examplesBennington Police, St Albans Library, Dodge House,
Good Samaritan Haven, Brattleboro Drop-In Center, Lamoille Family
Center, Middlebury College, Central Vermont Community Action,
Northeast Kingdom Community Action, Springfield Town Clerk,
Burlington Emergency Shelter
LOCATION:
Where did you STAY LAST NIGHT? January 30, 2013.
(this applies to the entire household)
Town/City Vermont: __________ : Where the person stayed
Outside : Any place not meant for human habitation
Temporary stays with families/friends/other: couch surfing, a spare room, basement room,
camper in their yard,
Emergency Shelter: Good Samaritan Haven, Circle, etc,..
AHS Emergency Motel Voucher
or
Motel/Hotel Charitable organization funded
Homeless Transitional Housing, youth, Domestic Violence, MIT for Homeless, Veterans, etc., (NAME) ___________
Motel/Hotel paid by household: Out of Pocket, or Other:_____________
Immediately Housing Need, Literal
Homeless Episode
Previous Permanent Residence
Household Information
Sub-Population Data
This will be the filled in sample
When to Conduct the Count?
(Wednesday, January 30th)
UNSHELTERED persons are included in the “day
of the count”, beginning at 12:01am and
ending at sunset.
SHELTERED (in a homeless program) persons
are included in the “night of the count”,
beginning at sunset and ending at sunrise
Resources
• Point-In-Time Instructions (see back of form)
• Point-In-Time : “Users Guide”
• Any questions contact:
• Point-In-Time Instructions (see back of form)
• Point-In-Time “USER’S GUIDE”
• Any Questions:
1. PIT Local Community Contact
2. VT 211
3. VSHA: 802-828-0294 or [email protected]
*Please note: initials and unique identifying information of persons on
PIT forms will remain confidential and not be included in any reports or
publications. Data is guarded with strict security policies to protect
privacy.
An individual’s decision to participate in the PIT will not affect the
quality or quantity of services that they are eligible to receive from any
service provider and will not be used to deny outreach, shelter, housing
or services.