Point-In-Time (PIT) Homeless Count Begins March 20

– This year’s count will span a 10-day period –

         BROWARD COUNTY, FL —  The Broward County Point-in-Time (PIT) Count will be conducted over a ten-day period, from March 20-30, 2021.

The PIT Count is an annual census of all the sheltered and unsheltered homeless individuals in Broward County. Finding out how many homeless people are in Broward County is a critical step in finding solutions to homelessness. The results of the count help planners understand the needs of the homeless community and devise targeted strategies for combating homelessness.

The County’s Homeless Initiative Partnership is charged with counting every homeless person annually and asking them to complete a survey. The count is required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and determines federal funding for homeless services and programs. The survey is also used to provide up-to-date information about the needs of persons experiencing homelessness, and to inform those experiencing homelessness about the Homeless Continuum of Care (CoC). The CoC is a network of organizations, advocates, residents, and businesses that plan programs to implement a full range of emergency, transitional and permanent housing, along with prevention and other services to help alleviate homelessness in Broward County.

Typically, the PIT Count is conducted over the course of two days at the end of January, however due to COVID-19, significant changes have been implemented to ensure the safety of PIT Surveyors and participants. In lieu of volunteers, teams of trained surveyors and experienced homeless outreach workers will canvass the County to conduct a brief survey with homeless persons. For more information visit Browardpointintime.org.

Anyone experiencing homeless can call (954) 563-4357 to initiate assessment for homeless services.