2011 Homeless Count Results are in The 2011 Homeless Count was released this week.  Highlights of the report include: The total homeless population was virtually unchanged. 2,650 people were found in 2011 as compared to 2,660 counted in 2008. This change is statistically insignificant. Unsheltered homelessness decreased dramatically. In 2008, there were 1,574 people without shelter compared to 758 in 2011, a 52% reduction. This suggests that the increase in shelter beds across the region and continued efforts by outreach workers are paying off. Sheltered homelessness increased significantly. There was a 74% increase in the number of people in emergency shelters and similar facilities -- from 1,086 in 2008 to 1,892 in 2011. This increase would not have been possible without the added bed capacity. People stayed in emergency shelters for shorter periods of time. Overall, 77% of those surveyed in shelters reported that they stayed in shelters for less than 3 months during the previous 12 months. This is indicative of better shelter flow-through and efficiencies. Aboriginal people remained over-represented in the homeless population. Aboriginal people comprise about 2% of the general population of Metro Vancouver but they remain overrepresented at 27% of homeless people enumerated. Youth homelessness increased. A total of 397 unaccompanied youth under the age of 25 were found. This was the highest number of unaccompanied homeless youth ever found in the region -- a 9% increase from 2008 and a 34% change from 2005. The female share of the homeless population increased. The proportion of