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Emergency Shelter is a Significant Need in Baltimore City
On any given night there are 2,943 individuals seeking shelter in Baltimore City, according to the Baltimore City Office of Homeless Services 2007 data. Women and children comprise 43 percent of the homeless population in Baltimore City.
In July 2007, there were 322 emergency shelter beds for women and children. However, in the fall of 2007, the two largest emergency shelters closed, causing a shortage of 153 beds for women and children. There is a significant housing crisis for this vulnerable population in Baltimore City.
The primary focus of BOS is to provide comprehensive services to homeless families in a continuum of services beginning with emergency shelter. Learn more about us and our programs.