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Every year since 2017, USC has been paid by LAHSA to do the annual Point-in-time count of homeless people in Los Angeles. LAHSA have typically released USC’s data for City Council District sheltered and unsheltered totals as well as dwelling types. There was no count in 2021 and in 2023, USC advised LAHSA not to release these numbers to the public. They didn’t, but I accessed them via CPRA. The numbers themselves are hardly surprising, but higher than the year prior. The number of dwellings in the City of LA in 2022 was 13,700 with 7,224 being vehicles and just over 3,000 each of tents and makeshift shelters. Will this insightful data be withheld by LAHSA again in 2024? Why or why not? When I obtain it anyway, will it be surprising??

Partnering is easy when you find leaders who put their institutional interests aside to serve children.

This is harrowing. Well done Inside Housing and Keith Cooper for highlighting such an important challenge to local authorities which will support better outcomes for families with young children whose circumstances have resulted in them requiring emergency housing. Powerfully written and I hope this can start an important conversation about how local government must change. WARNING The article could be triggering David Johnston OBE Lee Rowley Simon Hoare #socialhousing #emergency #childrenswellbeing #betteroutcomes #bethechange #localgov #councils #socialcare #childrenshealth #families #temporaryhousing #housing https://lnkd.in/eTbtqQWt

Unity Health Care stands with our unhoused neighbors in the wake of the Supreme Court's June 28 decision. This ruling, which permits the arrest and fining of individuals without homes for sleeping in public spaces, highlights the critical need for compassionate, comprehensive solutions to homelessness. At Unity, our mission has always been to provide high-quality, accessible healthcare to all, especially those most vulnerable. We began as the Health Care for the Homeless Project nearly 40 years ago, and today, we continue to serve those experiencing homelessness through our shelters, mobile van, and medical respite sites. Criminalizing homelessness does not solve the issue. It exacerbates barriers to healthcare, housing, and safety. Unity joined the amicus curiae brief arguing against punitive measures and advocating for investments in supportive services. We believe in addressing homelessness with empathy and practical support, not with fines and jail time. Let's continue work together to ensure everyone has access to safe, dignified spaces and essential health services. #UnityHealthCare #EndHomelessness #HealthcareForAll #StandWithTheUnhoused #HealthEquity #CommunityCare #SupportNotPunishment

Happy Father's Day Much of the suffering and inequality in our community is caused by fatherlessness. Motherless children suffer in other important ways, but the data shows that fatherless children are more likely to be be devastated in a tangible way (suicide, homeless, prison). Our efforts to build a fair and better society must include lifting fatherhood up, strengthening the family, helping heal marriages, removing hazardous incentives, dealing with deadbeats, and organizing our custody system to incorporate this reality. The next generation depends on it! https://lnkd.in/e9mcZgq3

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Support the youth! Prevention is key.

Food-related community helpers: Teach children about food-related community helpers, such as farmers, chefs Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AKi1Z #childcaredesign #daycarearchitect #preschoolideas #DaycareProvider #daycare #CriticalThinkingSkills

Why give to Orchards on GivingTuesday? Because strengthening the community through quality services to children and families is our mission—both in words and actions. We exist for one purpose: to serve children and families healing from the trauma of abuse and neglect. We believe in engaging individuals as active participants in building their own future. By working in partnership with parents, relatives, foster parents and youth in their households and communities, we empower families to achieve stability and long-term self-sufficiency in safe and caring environments. Help us reach our #GivingTuesday goal of $3,000 by giving online at https://buff.ly/3BnvSr3

This course is for professionals in Head Start, Early Head Start, and child care, including providers, staff, and stakeholders. Learn to identify homeless families and conduct outreach. Access the modules: https://ow.ly/Zap950Rr1Kg #familyengagement