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Article: New Census Reveals Decline in Greater Los Angeles Homelessness.(Report)
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- Pediatrics Week
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- November 14, 2009
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On any given night, an estimated 43,000 people are homeless in Los Angeles' Continuum of Care, according to the 2009 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Report (HC09), released by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA). The number of homeless people in Los Angeles, while still the highest in the nation, represents an estimated 38% decrease from 2007.
Although the data shows that a significant number of homeless in Los Angeles are still without shelter, it also demonstrates progress in the City's and County's efforts at reducing homelessness. The decrease reflects a combination of increased focus on homelessness by Los Angeles City and County leaders, ...