Estimating California's Homeless Population


 

Publication Date: October 2010

Publisher: California State Library. California Research Bureau

Author(s): Lisa K Foster

Research Area: Social conditions

Keywords: Youth Homelessness

Type: Report

Coverage: California

Abstract:

This report concludes that a reliable statewide estimate of the number -- and characteristics --of unaccompanied homeless youth in California does not exist. It explains why it is difficult to collect data on this population and describes the specific federal and state sources that provide information. It also presents Action Steps for accomplishing this task.