Panhandling
What you need to know about panhandling in Fairfax County.
Innovative Housing for Homeless on the Horizon
2019 Point-in-Time Count
There were 1,034 people who were literally homeless in the Fairfax-Falls Church Community on the night of the 2019 Point-in-Time Count, January 23, 2019. This represents a 5% overall increase (47 more people) from the 987 people counted during the 2018 Point in Time Count conducted on January 24, 2018.
10-Year Plan Retrospective (2008-2018)
A 10-year retrospective from the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Partnership to Prevent and End Homelessness highlighting the work achieved, successes and challenges, in our community over the past 10 years. It looks forward to continue our important work on behalf of those who are the most vulnerable in our community. Recognizing homelessness impacts every person in our community and each of us has a role in ending it, in 2008 the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved our community plan to prevent and end homelessness in 10 years.
Emergency Shelters
Fairfax County has six emergency shelters for individuals and families who are homeless. These shelters are operated by community nonprofit organizations under contract with the county. The shelters have additional capacity during winter months to take in people overnight who are at risk of hypothermia.
Talking to Your Kids About Homelessness
What do you say when your kids ask about homelessness or poverty? We have some resources that might help.
Hypothermia Prevention Program
The hypothermia shelters operate December through March. It's a collaboration of faith communities, civic organizations, businesses, and individual volunteers. If you see someone unsheltered who may be at risk for hypothermia, please call the police non-emergency number, 703-691-2131.
2018 HUD Continuum of Care Program Competition:
The HUD 2018 Continuum of Care Program Competition is now open and will conclude on September 18, 2018. Our community will be applying for over $9,000,000 in funding to support ongoing and new housing programs serving those who are experiencing or who have experienced homelessness. All parts of our application will be made available here.
RELATED RESOURCES
2018 Point-in-Time Count
On the night of January 24, 2018 there were 987 people who were literally homeless in the Fairfax-Falls Church community. This represents a two percent increase from the number counted in January 2017, or 23 more people. Although there was a slight increase this year, the total remained less than 1,000 and both single individuals and persons in families remained under 500 people.
April 5, 2018: Bailey's Crossroads Community Shelter and Supportive Housing Groundbreaking Ceremony
Bailey's Crossroads Community Shelter and Supportive Housing for adults will be an innovative approach for housing our homeless residents and helping them transition into permanent housing. Scheduled to open in late 2019, the new facility will be located at 5914 Seminary Road. It will replace the existing Bailey's Crossroads Community Shelter located at 3525 Moncure Avenue.
Project funding was approved as part of the 2016 Bond Referendum.
10 Year Plan
2017 Continuum of Care Program Update
The Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) Program provides significant financial resources to communities throughout the country as well as mandating procedures and policies for implementing a local housing crisis response system. Notices regarding the CoC Program competition and Fairfax County's Collaborative Application (our community's request for funds) are available here.
Past Initiatives
Build A Village Campaign, Homeless Mannequin Campaign, 100,000 Homes, Fairfax County Housing Challenge, Jean's Day
Homelessness in Our Community
A look on the homeless population in our community and the cost of homelessness.
The Partnership
Governing Board
Nonprofit Providers
Corporate Partners
Consumer Advisory Council
Public Schools Homeless Liaison Office
RELATED RESOURCES
2017 PIT Count
About the Health & Human Services System
This agency is a part of the Fairfax County Health & Human Services System (HHS). The HHS System is a network of county agencies and community partners that support the well-being of all who live, work, and play in Fairfax County.
