Lane County Human Services

Lane County To Disburse $930,000 In Assistance To COVID-Affected Renters

By Tiffany Eckert • Jun 2, 2020

Lane County renters who have lost income or have had health effects related to COVID-19 could be eligible for some help. Wednesday morning, applications for rent assistance will be available on the county's website.

Lane County Releases 2017 Head Count Of Area Homeless

By Brian Bull • May 26, 2017

The Lane County Human Services Commission has released its annual “Homeless Point in Time” Count. It’s based on a one-night survey of people lacking permanent residences or shelter. KLCC’s Brian Bull reports the count took place earlier this year.

Fewer Homeless People Found In Lane County In This Year's Count

By Kyra Buckley • May 11, 2016

This year’s point in time homeless count found fewer people in Lane County than last year. There were 1,451 people without a home on that January night. Volunteers and staff visited parks, undersides of bridges, and places not meant for human habitation during the annual count.

Changing Lives In the Juvenile Court

By Desmond • Jun 1, 2015

Recorded on May 29, 2015

Air Date: June 1st, 2015

Children can become wards of the State of Oregon for many reasons. They can be the victims of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse; parental drug or alcohol abuse; or physical, medical, or emotional neglect. Children who are put into the system frequently need support and services — and so do their parents. Speakers at the City Club Friday Forum will describe the scope of the problem facing Lane County and how they and their agencies work together to help vulnerable children.

2015 Lane County Homeless Count Shows Decrease

By Tiffany Eckert • May 5, 2015

On January 28th, advocates and volunteers from 28 agencies conducted the annual homeless count in Lane County. They hit the streets and parks, looked under bridges, and checked in with shelters and churches. Lane County Human Services released the numbers Tuesday.

At one point in time, 1,473 un-housed people were counted. These are the “literally homeless” who stay in emergency transitional shelters or locations not meant for habitation-- like cars or doorways.

Lane County Poverty And Homelessness Board Meets For First Time

By Desmond O'Boyle • Sep 8, 2014

Lane County's new Poverty and Homeless Board recently met for the first time. The 17 member panel is charged with finding solutions to persistent homeless problems.

Last year Lane County Board of Commissioners formed the board following the removal of two homeless camps in Eugene. The board consists of elected officials, community leaders, and a formerly homeless person. Lane County Human Services spokeswoman Pearl Wolfe is excited for the diversity of board members.