Homelessness

Homelessness:  At any given time, there are in the range of 600 to 800 homeless persons in DuPage including individuals and persons in families in shelters, in transitional housing, or on the street.  Homelessness is devastating for those who are affected by it.  The homeless population in DuPage includes a significant component of chronic homeless persons, persons with mental illness and substance dependencies, and domestic violence victims.  The veteran component of the homeless population is relatively smaller, but this is a group that could grow in the coming years.  The DuPage Homeless Continuum of Care is working to reduce homelessness by preventing homelessness, emphasizing permanent housing, and providing necessary services.