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Definition – Homeless by HUD
The United States Code contains the official federal definition of homeless. In Title 42, Chapter 119, Subchapter I, homeless is defined as:
§11302. General definition of homeless individual
(a) In general
For purposes of this chapter, the term “homeless” or “homeless individual or homeless person” includes-
- an individual who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence; and
- an individual who has a primary nighttime residence that is -
- a supervised publicly or privately operated shelter designed to provide temporary living accommodations (including welfare hotels, congregate shelters, and transitional housing for the mentally ill);
- an institution that provides a temporary residence for individuals intended to be institutionalized; or
- a public or private place not designed for, or ordinarily used as, a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings.
(b) Income eligibility
- 1. In general
A homeless individual shall be eligible for assistance under any program provided by this chapter, only if the individual complies with the income eligibility requirements otherwise applicable to such program.
- 2. Exception
Notwithstanding paragraph (1), a homeless individual shall be eligible for assistance under title I of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 [29 U.S.C. 2801 et seq.].
(c) Exclusion
For purposes of this chapter, the term “homeless” or “homeless individual” does not include any individual imprisoned or otherwise detained pursuant to an Act of the Congress or a State law.
Case Management
Case Management services are provided to individuals and families who are without resources to secure their own housing. A case manager will work with the client to assess a variety of needs including, but not limited to housing, education, employment, medical, mental health, and legal issues. In addition the case manager will work with the client to ensure that he/she has proper identification and obtaining any needed hygiene items. During the course of interactions with the client, the case manager will assist him/her in working out a case plan that the client can use to start working toward goals of residential stability, increased skills and income, and greater self determination.
Transitional Housing