Homelessness Statistics for Charles, MD

, Maryland

Total Homeless persons in Charles County Maryland in 2019

306

There are an estimated 306 homeless individuals in Charles County Maryland. That is a -38% change from 2018.

The homelessness statistics listed are collected from HUD and from the Homeless Shelter Directory database for 2019

Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered individuals in families

60

There are 60 in Charles that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals in families

18

There are 18 in Charles that - together with other family members - are unsheltered
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered individuals

132

There are 60 in Charles that are sheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals

96

There are 60 in Charles that are unsheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered families

19

There are 19 in Charles that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered families

5

There are 5 in Charles that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Total Homeless families in Charles County Maryland in 2019

24

There are an estimated 306 homeless individuals in Charles County Maryland. That is a -38% change from 2018.

Chronic Homelessness in Charles County Maryland

Total Chronic Homeless in Charles County Maryland

67

There are -10 less homeless individuals in Charles County Maryland than in 2018. That is a -13% drop .

What is Chronic Homeless?

Chronic homelessness refers to people who have found themselves experiencing homelessness repeatedly and is often accompanied with mental ilness or substance abuse.

Chronically homeless individuals have been on the streets for a long time, potentially years.

Sheltered Chronic

Sheltered chronic

25

There are 19 in Charles that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered Chronic

Unsheltered Chronic

42

There are 5 in Charles that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Veteran Homelessness in Charles County Maryland

sheltered_veteran

Sheltered

4

unsheltered_veteran

Unsheltered

9

Total Veteran Homeless

13

There are more homeless individuals in Charles County Maryland than in 2018. That is a % increase.

Youth Homelessness in Charles County Maryland

sheltered_youth

Sheltered

12

unsheltered_youth

Unsheltered

4

Total Homeless Youth

16

There are -5 more homeless youths in Charles County Maryland than in 2018. That is a -24% drop .

Housing Inventory

Total number of beds in Charles County Maryland

480

This figure represents the total number of beds available in all categories of Housing.

Total number of shelters in Charles County Maryland

4

What are Emergency Shelters?

Emergency Shelters are places where the homeless can find a safe place to stay in case of sudden loss of housing. There are about 135 emergency shelter beds in Charles County.

What is Transitional Housing?

Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 24 Transitional Housing beds in Charles County.

What is Permanent Supportive Housing?

Permanent Supportive Housing is a long-term housing service for the elderly or vulnurable population struggling to stay above the poverty line. There are about 283 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Charles County.

What is Rapid Re-Housing?

Rapid re-housing is a short-term rental assistance service with the purpose of helping people obtain housing quickly, increase self- sufficiency, and stay housed. There are about 38 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Charles County.

Charles County, Maryland Homeless Shelters and Services

4 Homeless Shelter Listings in Charles County

Catholic Charities Angel's Watch Shelter

Catholic Charities Angel's Watch Shelter

Waldorf, MD

Domestic violence shelter. Emergency & transitional shelter. Meals Counseling. Also serves battered women and their children. 301-274-0680. Angels Watch Shelter accepts referrals from Calvert, [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Oct 9, 2020
Robert J Fuller House

Robert J Fuller House

Waldorf, MD

Transitional and emergency housing for men. Meals [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Jun 26, 2017
Charles County Department of Social Services

Charles County Department of Social Services

La Plata, MD

Assists the family with crises, including food and shelter emergencies, and provides counseling services to assist the family to overcome problems of parenting, parent-child conflict and family dysfun [...]

Last Updated Ago Added May 26, 2011
Poiema Movement, Inc

Poiema Movement, Inc

Waldorf, MD

We provide a 12-month transitional living program for women. [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Oct 17, 2022

Point-In-Time Count Summary

Total Homeless Total Families Total Chronic Total Veterans Total Youth
2015
SI*
UI*
IFS*
UIF*
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
243
304
169
265


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


49
92


130
200


19
21


46
83
2015 Total 981 141 330 40 129
2016
SI*
UI*
IFS*
UIF*
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
148
142
65
109


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


23
29


39
34


9
17


12
22
2016 Total 464 52 73 26 34
2017
SI*
UI*
IFS*
UIF*
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
130
108
57
124


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


17
32


35
40


5
17


9
17
2017 Total 419 49 75 22 26
2018
SI*
UI*
IFS*
UIF*
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
124
150
82
136


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


29
32


18
59


8
19


11
10
2018 Total 492 61 77 27 21
2019
SI*
UI*
IFS*
UIF*
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
132
96
60
18


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


19
5


25
42


4
9


12
4
2019 Total 306 24 67 13 16
*Key
  • SI: Individuals in shelters
  • UI: Unsheltered individuals
  • IFS: Individuals in families shelters
  • UIF : Unsheltered individuals in families
  • S: Sheltered
  • H: Homeless

Homelessness Behavioral and Performance Statistics

Avg days* Average Length of Time Homeless (days) Average Length of Time Homeless (days) Average Length of Time Homeless (days) Return rate* Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months 1st time* Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time Temp 2 Perm* Rate People Exit from ES, SH, TH, and RRH to PH Rate People Exit from ES, SH, TH, and RRH to PH Rate People Exit from ES, SH, TH, and RRH to PH Supp 2 Perm* Rate People in PSH and OPH Retain or Exit to PH Rate People in PSH and OPH Retain or Exit to PH Rate People in PSH and OPH Retain or Exit to PH
2015 133 4.5% 600 53.5% 95.9%
2016 116 1.1% 604 59.0% 96.0%
2017 116 1.6% 797 58.6% 97.7%
2018 100 3.6% 776 54.1% 98.0%
2019 95 1.9% 711 55.8% 97.7%
*Key
  • Avg days: Average Length of Time Homeless (days)
  • Return rate: Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months
  • 1st time: Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time
  • Temp 2 Perm : Rate People Exit from Emergency Shelters, Supportive Housing, Transitional Housing, and Rapid Re-housing to Permanent Housing
  • Supportive 2 Perm: Rate People in Permanent Supportive Housing and Other Permanent Housing Retain or Exit to Permanent Housing

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