Volunteers across Utah count the number of people experiencing homelessness at the end of January every year. The Point-In-Time Count is meant to help capture a snapshot of the number of people experiencing homelessness; it is conducted nationwide over several days in January. The 2025 count also revealed that over 650 children were experiencing homelessness — an increase of 12% from 2024, signaling the need for family resources. Leaders at The Road Home, one of Utah’s largest homeless shelter operators, believe there may be more families experiencing homelessness that haven’t been accounted for previously. “The Road Home is committed to making sure every family experiencing homelessness is seen, counted, and supported.