Shelters reportedly take in more kids, seniors

By Mary Vorsino

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Nov 13, 2012

~~<p>About 8,500 people statewide stayed in homeless shelters in the 2011-12 fiscal year, up 11 percent from 2009-10, and their ranks included more of the very young, more senior citizens and more people with at least some college experience, according to a statewide report on homelessness to be released today.</p>
<p>At the same time, the number of people who needed homeless outreach services — most of whom were unsheltered — dropped by more than 460 people compared with the 2010-11 fiscal year, to 7,804.</p>
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About 8,500 people statewide stayed in homeless shelters in the 2011-12 fiscal year, up 11 percent from 2009-10, and their ranks included more of the very young, more senior citizens and more people with at least some college experience, according to a statewide report on homelessness to be released today.

At the same time, the number of people who needed homeless outreach services — most of whom were unsheltered — dropped by more than 460 people compared with the 2010-11 fiscal year, to 7,804. Login for more...