This past week has been very eye opening. From the readings and the specialist to the data exercises. I was not aware of the counts that are done for homeless people. That in itself was intriguing. Although it is nice to know that each county counts there homeless people there are lots of flaws in the counts I believe. Like the specialist said each county either puts time and dedication or they simply go out and make assumptions of how many homeless people are out in the streets or what not. Another issue is also the definition of the term homeless and how broad it truly is and what is defined as being homeless to the county. I think people living in cars, friends houses, in shelters, and those in the street should all be counted for. As to how you measure the amount would be very difficult. I like the outreach method where other citizens of the community volunteer and giving them certain routs in order to obtain the best possible number. The one method I think is favorable and most county’s should do is have some homeless citizens themselves help out with the count. Being a homeless person and living on and off the streets can give you a better insight on the amount of homeless there are. Like mentioned in class in Redlands itself there doesn’t seem to be very much homeless out in the street, perhaps they are in shelters or are hidden in abandon buildings. Homelessness varies and not all county’s in my opinion are putting much effort, which they should because its an issue that is always brought up but there isn’t a lot of people in the county’s putting much effort into solving hunger and homelessness.