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1) Homelessness

Need (with data and impact): According to the 2025 Point-in-Time (PIT) data, 1,282 individuals were homeless on the street (15.8% increase over 2024) and 2,043 were in shelter (no increase); and the trend in the increase in street homelessness is associated in part with the limited capacity to provide shelter and channel individuals to it (Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County, 2025). The vulnerable chronicity is in unsheltered people, older people with comorbidities, and violence survivors; children and families have documentation and school stability barriers. Strengths: The Houston region is reputed throughout the country regarding well-organized housing initiatives conducted by the Coalition of the Homeless (lead CoC agency) and intensive public-health and safety-net partners (Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County, 2025). Weaknesses: The shelter capacity with low barriers, outreach coverage and transportation to intakes/court dates is not balanced; the burden of rent in various districts increases the risk of inflows (City of Houston Planning and Development, 2024). Practice implications: Incorporate housing-first alignment, monitor ID/benefits difficulties, plan sincere handoff to outreach/housing autopilots and specifically plan conveyance in service plans.