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Case Studies

Lake County, IL, uses quality improvement to help sustain veteran functional zero

Quality, by-name data
Research & Evaluation

Learning Brief: How Communities Assess the Quality of their Homelessness Data

Quality, by-name data
Research & Evaluation

Solving key data and collaboration challenges

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Case Studies

Brisbane Zero reduces the average length of time a person experiences homelessness by 40% with the help of real-time, by-name data

The point-in-time count is the only mandated count of all people experiencing homelessness that happens annually across the country.
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What is the point-in-time count?

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Guidance for journalists on how to cover the Point-in-Time count

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Case Studies

Minneapolis/Hennepin County achieves 30% reduction in chronic homelessness by improving their system

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Meet the Built for Zero Cohorts and Coaches: Foundations for Results

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Case Studies

Eugene, Springfield, and Lane County achieves quality data

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Frequently Asked Questions: By-Name Data and Privacy

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Video: How to build a system to end homelessness

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GovTech: Project Uses Human-Centered Design to Tackle Homelessness

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