For years, the number of people becoming homeless has outpaced those
finding housing. But new data confirms that targeted, data-driven
solutions like the Homeless Diversion Program can change that trajectory.
At a press conference today, Acting Chair of the San Diego County
Board of Supervisors Terra Lawson-Remer highlighted new results
proving that Diversion is keeping people housed, saving taxpayer
dollars, and moving the needle on homelessness faster and more
cost-effectively than traditional interventions.
Since launching in January 2024, Diversion has helped 597 people
exit homelessness, supporting 489 households at an average cost of
just $3,150 per household—or about $1,660 per person.