2024 Point-in-Time Count<\/a> shows Indigenous individuals make up 25 per cent of the population experiencing homelessness in Calgary, despite representing a smaller share of the overall population.\u00a0<\/p>\nHow the system works<\/p>\n
The Calgary Homeless Foundation oversees the city\u2019s centralized process that connects individuals with housing supports.<\/p>\n
The system is designed to match people with appropriate services based on their needs through a structured process that includes intake, assessment, prioritization and placement.<\/p>\n
Wait times for housing can vary depending on individual circumstances and available resources, as the system prioritizes those with the greatest need.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Barriers to accessing housing<\/p>\n
But access to housing is still affected by challenges such as a shortage of affordable and supportive housing.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Calgary Homeless Foundation says factors such as a complex system, unstable income, gaps in health services, and rising rents make it harder for people to find and keep housing.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Efforts to improve the system<\/p>\n
To address these challenges, the organization is working to improve how individuals are assessed within the system.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A new tool\u00a0 is being developed to make the process more consistent and easier for individuals seeking support.<\/p>\n
The updated tool aims to better understand people\u2019s needs and reduce the frequency with which they have to repeat personal information.<\/p>\n
The Calgary Homeless Foundation says it is working with Indigenous partners to make the system more culturally responsive, including supporting Indigenous-led programs.<\/p>\n
These efforts aim to improve coordination and expand access to housing supports in Calgary.\u00a0<\/p>\n
However, demand still exceeds available resources, showing the ongoing need for more housing solutions that meet different community needs.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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