The report and plan were created to serve as the underpinning of a comprehensive initiative to end homelessness in Montana. They provide some of the information needed by agents of change as they focus on addressing particular aspects of the complex interactions among social systems, homeless individuals and homeless families. Each of the first three chapters offers a demographic overview and examines causes for homelessness among subpopulations, as based on the statewide 2005 and 2006 surveys of the homeless. Each of these chapters is designed to serve as a stand-alone document. The fourth chapter provides a glossary, bibliography and additional resources.
The information and recommendations provided by this report attempt to address the broad spectrum of homelessness in Montana, and to offer strategies specific to the needs of subpopulations, including the chronically homeless and homeless families with children. Addressing the needs of these populations will require very different strategies.
For more information, contact: Sherri Downing, MTCoH Coordinator Sherri@MTCoH.org
The 2005 - 2006 report on the state of homelessness in Montana and draft 10-year plan is available for download.
10 Year Plan Adopted!
The Governor's Council on Homelessness has been adopted! Montana's 10-year_planto End Chronic Homelessness and Reduce Homelessness Overall is a living document. Objectives, resources, impacts and outcomes will be added in resposne to the changing landscape. The Goals and Purposes listed in the Plan are intended to provide an overarching framework for addressing homelessness in Montana. Vision:Homes for all in the Last, Best Place.
