Point in Time
The Point in Time Survey is a one-time, annual count of all sheltered and unsheltered homeless families and individuals in the state.
The Point in Time (PIT) is critical to both telling the story of homelessness in West Virginia, which also serving an important function in justifying the need for housing for the homeless through HUD's Continuum of Care (CoC) Grant Competition process. Without a Point in time Count (or a complete one), the chances of scoring favorably on the Continuum of Care Application are greatly reduced.
Point in Time Resources
National Alliance to End Homelessness
HUD's Guide to Counting Sheltered Homeless
HUD's Guide to Counting Unsheltered Homeless
Point in Time Instructions and Surveys
Point in Time Intake Interview Sheet
Some Suggestions for Local Outreach and Assistance for the Point in Time:
- Local Churches.
- Local Family Resource Networks.
- Police and Fire Departments.
- Local Soup Kitchens.
- Local Utility Departments (Water, Garbage)
