As of January 2019, California had an estimated 151278 experiencing homelessness on any given day, as reported by Continuums of Care to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Of that Total, 7044 were family households, 10980 were Veterans, 11993 were unaccompanied young adults (aged 18-24), and 41557 were individuals experiencing chronic homelessness.

Public school data reported to the U.S. Department of Education during the 2017-2018 school year shows that an estimated 263058 public school students experienced homelessness over the course of the year. Of that total, 10407 students were unsheltered, 17299 were in shelters, 13713 were inhotels/motels, and 221639 were doubled up.

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