Lege TREND. Homeless Database

Where? California

Why? “Because you can’t manage what you don’t measure,” –Gov. Gavin Newsom

How? Two choices

• Aggregate Data that is kept by local governments
• Compile data from the 44 so-called continuums of care

What are the 44 so-called continuums of care? local agencies that administer federal homelessness programs that use the Homeless Management Information System

The Goal: Make the process of getting people off the streets more efficient

Los Angeles Times via Governing | Homeless Database Is Worthy Goal but Difficult to Achieve