Definition

The number of children under age 18 who stayed at homeless shelters, domestic violence shelters, or transitional housing facilities in Rhode Island with their families.  This number does not include homeless and runaway youth who are unaccompanied by their families.

Data Source

Rhode Island Emergency Shelter Information Project.

Notes

Data are reported for the State Fiscal Year (July 1 through June 30) and identify the family's last permanent residence.

Last Updated

2014-04