Data & Research

We support the development and dissemination of the latest findings on the state of homelessness in Central Florida.

Explaining the Data

Community Reports

The Homeless Services Network of Central Florida has a dedicated data team that collects unduplicated counts of people experiencing homelessness through what’s known as the homeless management information system – a federally required activity for all communities that receive funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. For our region (Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties, officially the Continuum of Care FL-507), that data can be found at hmiscfl.org. HMIS data empowers our community as well as agency administrators to gain a clear understanding of the number and demographics of people seeking help and those who are regaining housing through various programs. The reports are designed to answer many of the questions that arise most frequently in both agencies and the community at-large.

Central Florida Community Snapshot on Homelessness

Requesting custom data reports or analysis

Through HMIS, all participating agencies are able to generate reports on the status and progress of programs, program participants and the system as a whole.

However, we recognize that there are some reports or analysis that require the assistance of our lead agency’s HMIS team. HSN provides the service of fulfilling ad hoc requests for customized reporting and/or analysis on a first-come, first-served basis and will have fees associated.

For more information on requesting a custom data report, go to HSN Report/Data Request Form