VT Balance of State Coordinated Entry - HMIS Resources
Coordinated entry is an important process through which people experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness can access the crisis response system in a streamlined way, have their strengths and needs quickly assessed, and quickly connect to appropriate, tailored housing and mainstream services within the community or designated region.
Standardized assessment tools and practices used within local coordinated assessment processes take into account the unique needs of children and their families as well as youth. When possible, the assessment provides the ability for households to gain access to the best options to address their needs, incorporating participants’ choice, rather than being evaluated for a single program within the system. The most intensive interventions are prioritized for those with the highest needs.
HUD’s primary goals for coordinated entry processes are:
- Assistance will be allocated as effectively as possible.
- Assistance is easily accessible no matter where or how people present.
This article contains multiple resources for the VT BoS Coordinated Entry system.
Resources:
HUD Guidance:
- Definition of Homelessness (HUD Exchange website)
- Definition of At Risk of Homelessness (HUD Exchange website)
- Definition and Guidance for Chronic Homelessness (HUD Exchange website)
HMIS Workflow Guides:
- VT Coordinated Entry Workflow Manual (PDF document) - Updated November 2024!
- Coordinated Entry HUD Event Referral Crosswalk (PDF document)
- VT BoS Coordinated Entry HMIS Intake Forms (website link)
HMIS CE Custom Reporting Guides:
- BoS CE Prioritization List Data Analysis / Looker Report Guide (PDF document) - coming soon!
- VT BoS CE Summary Report Written Guide (PDF document)
HMIS Recorded Trainings:
- VT BoS Coordinated Entry Training Video (recorded video) - Updated November 2024!
- VT BoS Coordinated Entry Training Slides (PDF) - November 2024
- VT BoS CE Literally Homeless Update Assessment Form (5-minute tutorial) - November 2024
- How to Add a Household to Coordinated Entry (quick 9-minute recorded video)
- BoS CE Prioritization List Data Analysis / Looker Report (mini training recorded video) - coming soon!
Please email your system administrators for any of the video trainings password
VT BoS CoC Information:
- VT BoS Coordinated Entry Policy and Procedure Manual (VT BoS CoC website)
- VT BoS Coordinated Entry Release of Information (VT BoS CoC website)
- VT BoS Lead Agency Contact Information (VT BoS CoC website)
VT BoS CoC Coordinated Entry Documents you can find on the Helping to House VT website:
- BoS Coordinated Entry ROI/Client Consent
- BoS Staff Tool for ROI
- BoS CE Partnership Agreement
- BoS CE Policy and Procedure Manual
- BoS Housing Assessment Tool
- Client Transfer CoC Form
- CE Client Complaint Form
Click HERE to see go to the VT BoS CoC Website
If you have any questions about the VT BoS Coordinated Entry policy and procedures, please reach out to Ari Kisler; ari.kisler@vermont.gov
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