Back to SearchSarnia, ON - Building upon an earlier iteration in 2018, the County of Lambton will be conducting an enumeration of the local homeless population the week of June 21 – 25, 2021.
The County of Lambton Homelessness Prevention team will lead the Homelessness Enumeration project this week with support from staff within the Social Services Division, the Sarnia Lambton Native Friendship Center, the Inn of the Good Shepherd and the North Lambton Community Health Centre. Participation in the enumeration will be voluntary and an honorarium will be offered to those who complete the questionnaire.
Additionally, individuals will be asked to voluntarily complete a Vulnerability Index – Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool (VI-SPDAT), a tool used to determine a person’s acuity / level of need. The information collected using this tool will be used to further develop the local By-Name list – an important tool in delivering coordinated and prioritized homelessness services.
“The results of the enumeration will be shared with community organizations and made available to the public once the project is complete,” says Social Services Division General Manager Valerie Colasanti. “Ultimately, the enumeration results will be used to make progress on ending homelessness in Lambton County. The information collected through the project will enhance homelessness system planning and program development that will meet the needs of those experiencing homelessness.”
The community has been consulted to determine the best methods to approach the enumeration, with an enhanced focus on the indigenous and youth serving agencies.
Conducting the enumeration during a pandemic will also provide important information on how homelessness has changed due to COVID-19.
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Please contact:
Valerie Colasanti
General Manager, Social Services Division
County of Lambton
519-344-2062 ext. 2010
Email Valerie Colasanti
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