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adults using homeless services, 31 percent reported a combination <br />of mental health and substance abuse problems (alcohol and/or <br />drugs) in 2003. According to the data provided by the Family <br />Qutreach Corpus Christi (FOCC), there were 1,261 confirmed cases <br />of child abuse and neglect, A large percentage of this population, <br />without an adequate housing or support, is likely to become <br />homeless. <br />Migration- In addition to native homeless persons, Corpus Christi <br />witnesses a migration of homeless persons from northern cities <br />during winter months, <br />Gost 01 Chronic According to the results of the research conducted by the Center for <br />Ha1nB18SSn83S Mental Health Policy and Services Research at University of <br />Pennsylvania in 2001, the service reductions resulting from <br />supportive housing were reported to save the public $12,145 <br />annually, for each individual placed. About 95 percent of the cost <br />reductions are associated with reductions in healthcare and shelter <br />services. <br />Stops involved Step 1. Plan for Outcomes <br />in Endng - Collect much better data at the local level and <br />Chronic - Create a planning process that focuses on the outcome of <br />Homelessness <br />ending chronic homelessness, <br />Step 2. Close the Front Door <br />- To end chronic homelessness, mainstream programs must <br />prevent people from becoming homeless, <br />iv <br />