Politics & Government

Count Reveals 166 Homeless In Harford County

The one-day count took place on Jan. 24, 2013, according to Harford County government.

A one-day count revealed 166 homeless people in Harford County, officials said Wednesday.

Of those 166 without homes, 98 are adults and 68 are children, according to a news release from Harford County. The count includes a three percent margin of error, the release stated, "due to the transient nature of homelessness."

By holding the count, the county is now eligible for federal and state funding.

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The initiative, led by Harford County government, law enforcement & community volunteers, was held on Jan. 24. The count culminated with the distribution of clothing, food, care items and bus vouchers.

Harford County has 13 shelters with a total of 304 beds, according to the statement.

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In fiscal year 2012, Harford County provided beds for 997 people for a total of 63,261 nights—an average stay of 37 nights per person, the release said.

The release said Harford County Department of Community Services provided more than $1 million in funding in 2012 to local organizations that provide assistance to homeless. Those organizations include "Alliance, Inc., Faith Communities and Civic Agencies United, Inc. (FCCAU), Associated Catholic Charities Inc./Anna’s House, the Sexual Assault/Spouse Abuse Resource Center (SARC), Homecoming Project, Inc., and Harford Family House, Inc.," the release stated.

More information about homeless services in Harford County is available here.


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