Executive Summary

This website examines the issue of homelessness in Delaware and provides

actionable recommendations to improve on current interventions. The data in this report

was drawn from government agency reports, academic sources, and Point-in-Time

Counts. The website highlights the systemic challenges of homelessness, such as rising housing

costs, inadequate mental health services, and insufficient shelter capacity. It also

considers the limitations of current data collection methods, which may underestimate

the true scale of homelessness. Key recommendations include expanding access to

interim and affordable housing, improving data collection methods, and investing in

social services like mental health care and job training. By implementing these

strategies, Delaware can reduce homelessness and improve the quality of life for its

vulnerable populations. Local policymakers and community organizations are

encouraged to prioritize these initiatives to create sustainable solutions.