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Illinois Community Needs Assessment

Presented by:

LaToya T. Benson, Chief Population Officer

Homelessness

Homelessness is a complex social problem with various underlying economic and social factors such as poverty, lack of affordable housing, uncertain physical and mental health, addictions, and community and family breakdown. Homelessness affects the health and well-being of our entire community, and it is within our power to change how we address it and even end it (“Institute of Medicine (US) Committee on Health Care for Homeless People”, 1988).

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Illinois Homelessness Statistics

As of January 2020, Illinois had an estimated 10,431 experiencing homelessness on any given day, as reported by Continuums of Care to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Of that Total, 1,063 were family households, 736 were Veterans, 671 were unaccompanied young adults (aged 18-24), and 2,305 were individuals experiencing chronic homelessness ( “Illinois homelessness statistics”, n.d.)

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Illinois Population Demographics

Males continue to be the dominant gender group among the population making up just under 60 percent of all individuals (“2021HomelessPoint-in-TimeCountReport”, n.d.).

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Illinois Population Demographics

Black/African Americans are overrepresented at 73 percent of the homeless population. White Non-Hispanics comprise 12.7 percent of the homeless population. People of Hispanic or Latino origin accounted for 12 percent (“2021HomelessPoint-in-TimeCountReport”, n.d.).

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Illinois Population Demographics

The ages 25-40 and 41-60 cohorts make up the greatest proportion of the age distribution (“2021HomelessPoint-in-TimeCountReport”, n.d.) .

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Socioeconomic determinants in Homelessness

The socioeconomic determinants of health that impacts the needs of healthcare and homelessness are economic stability and social awareness. Many Illinois citizens live in areas where jobs are scarce, making fewer salaries and wages for their families. The salaries are not enough for a whole family to feed, and the medication is impossible in this situation. Healthcare access and equity have improved over the last few years, and a significant gap or decrease was observed, but still, the condition is not good (Singu et.al,2020).

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Low economic stability

Less wages

Lack of access to quality healthcare

Low governmental support (Stoto, 2014)

Major healthcare risks in homeless population

People experiencing homelessness are susceptible to the same health risk issues as people who are not. However, their living conditions make treating and coping with problems much more difficult. Homelessness can cause declines in physical and mental health; homeless persons experience high rates of health problems such as HIV infection, alcohol and drug abuse, mental illness, tuberculosis, and other conditions (“Homelessness in America”, n.d.).

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HIV/AIDS

Lung diseases including bronchitis, tuberculosis and pneumonia

Malnutrition

Mental health problems

Substance use problems

Wound/Skin infections

Reasons of Health Disparities

Poor health can contribute to homelessness and being homeless can contribute to poor health. Individuals without homes often lack access to health care treatment (“Homelessness in America”, n.d.). Chronic health problems and inaccessibility to medical and dental care can increase school absences and limit employment opportunities (“Homelessness in America”, n.d.). People without homes have higher hospitalizations for physical illnesses, mental illness, and substance abuse than other populations.

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Limited access to health care

Problems getting enough food

Trouble staying safe

Violence

Unsanitary living conditions

Exposure to severe weather

Resources Available

The Illinois Homeless Prevention Program is administered by The Office of Family Support Services, Bureau of Homeless Services & Supportive Housing. The Bureau administers several programs that address the needs of homeless families and individuals by providing food, shelter and supportive services through local not-for-profit organizations. These programs ensure that people receive quality services through a "continuum of care," ranging from outreach to those in need, emergency and transitional housing and supportive services, to assistance in gaining self-sufficiency and permanent housing (“Homeless Services & supportive housing”,n.d.).

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How To Address Homelessness

Emergency and Transitional Housing

Emergency Food Program

Homeless Prevention Program

Supportive Housing Program

The Emergency and Transitional Housing gives immediate and comprehensive shelter services to homeless persons and persons at risk of becoming homeless (“Ending homelessness”, n.d.). The Emergency Food Program is a Federal program administered by the Department of Human Services in Illinois, which makes food available to more than 650 pantries and homeless shelters located throughout Illinois (“Ending homelessness”, n.d.). The Homeless Prevention Program is a program designed to stabilize families in their existing homes, shorten the amount of time that families stay in a shelter, and to assist families with securing affordable housing to prevent homelessness (“Ending homelessness”, n.d.). The Supportive Housing Program provides state funds for services coupled with permanent housing to homeless and formerly homeless individuals and families.

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Key Performance Indicators

This PHM program aims to empower our state and community partners to improve their response to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Work with governors, county officials, mayors, and tribal organizations to maintain a policy focus on homelessness, including homelessness due to a disaster. Also, identify risk and protective factors to prevent episodes of homelessness for at-risk populations.

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Develop an effective crisis response system for youths and adults who experience homelessness

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Develop an effective system of care for families who experience homelessness

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Implement a system of services and supports for youths, families and adults

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Safeguard and improve the quality of life for the homeless population

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