LinkDistrict Links District Links: New count finds 15.8% jump in homelessness among families in DC amid longer shelter stays; Reflecting Pool price tag climbs; and more By Chris Kain On May 12, 2026 Last updated May 12, 2026 0 0 Share New statistics released this afternoon by the DC government show a 4.4% increase in the number of people experiencing homelessness in the District over the past year, fueled by a 15.8% jump in homelessness among families. 0 0 Share FacebookTwitterReddItWhatsAppEmailPrint