Homelessness Statistics for Will, IL

, Illinois

Total Homeless persons in Will County Illinois in 2019

278

There are an estimated 278 homeless individuals in Will County Illinois. That is a -18% 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

91

There are 91 in Will that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals in families

0

There are 0 in Will that - together with other family members - are unsheltered
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered individuals

144

There are 91 in Will that are sheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals

43

There are 91 in Will that are unsheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered families

27

There are 27 in Will that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered families

0

There are 0 in Will that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Total Homeless families in Will County Illinois in 2019

27

There are an estimated 278 homeless individuals in Will County Illinois. That is a -18% change from 2018.

Chronic Homelessness in Will County Illinois

Total Chronic Homeless in Will County Illinois

18

There are -5 less homeless individuals in Will County Illinois than in 2018. That is a -22% 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

10

There are 27 in Will that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered Chronic

Unsheltered Chronic

8

There are 0 in Will that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Veteran Homelessness in Will County Illinois

sheltered_veteran

Sheltered

18

unsheltered_veteran

Unsheltered

0

Total Veteran Homeless

18

There are more homeless individuals in Will County Illinois than in 2018. That is a % increase.

Youth Homelessness in Will County Illinois

sheltered_youth

Sheltered

11

unsheltered_youth

Unsheltered

2

Total Homeless Youth

13

There are -3 more homeless youths in Will County Illinois than in 2018. That is a -19% drop .

Housing Inventory

Total number of beds in Will County Illinois

769

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

Total number of shelters in Will County Illinois

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 183 emergency shelter beds in Will County.

What is Transitional Housing?

Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 148 Transitional Housing beds in Will 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 331 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Will 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 99 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Will County.

Will County, Illinois Homeless Shelters and Services

4 Homeless Shelter Listings in Will County

MorningStar Mission Ministries Inc.

MorningStar Mission Ministries Inc.

Joliet, IL

EMERGENCY SHELTERThe Emergency Shelter provides emergency, overnight shelter for men 18 years old and older, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Feb 28, 2020
Groundwork

Groundwork

Joliet, IL

Groundwork Domestic Violence Program.DOMESTIC VIOLENCE24-HOUR HOTLINE:(815) 729-1228Groundwork Provides:    24-hour Confidential Hotline & [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Feb 28, 2020
Catholic Charities Daybreak Center

Catholic Charities Daybreak Center

Joliet, IL

Daybreak Center operates 24-hours a day, 365 days a year and provides emergency housing, and supportive services to individuals and families who are homeless. Some participants in the program are in n [...]

Last Updated Ago Added May 4, 2017
New Day Drop-In Center

New Day Drop-In Center

Joliet, IL

Hours of operation: 8 - 11:45 a.m., 1 - 4:45 p.m.The New Day Drop-In Center offers a wide variety of services for men, women and children who are low-income or are exp [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Feb 28, 2020

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
184
23
130
3


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


38
1


26
14


23
0


11
5
2015 Total 340 39 40 23 16
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
154
41
88
7


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


26
1


3
14


20
3


9
3
2016 Total 290 27 17 23 12
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
154
31
97
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


27
0


11
13


17
1


11
2
2017 Total 282 27 24 18 13
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
138
43
160
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


50
0


10
13


15
1


12
4
2018 Total 341 50 23 16 16
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
144
43
91
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


27
0


10
8


18
0


11
2
2019 Total 278 27 18 18 13
*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 82 13.8% 915 19.9% 90.2%
2016 47 25.7% 931 21.4% 90.3%
2017 66 6.3% 926 17.8% 96.8%
2018 56 9.4% 1054 20.1% 97.3%
2019 54 11.2% 1023 22.6% 97.9%
*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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