Monthly Case Manager Newsletter

… Coordinated Entry January 19, 2023 Coordinated Entry is a HUD-mandated program designed to provide easy access to homeless services, quickly assess the vulnerabilities of persons seeking assistance, prioritize persons with the highest needs and vulnerabilities, and appropriately refer individuals and families to service provider agencies within the community. Goals of Coordinated Entry Coordinated Entry (CE) refers to the practice of conducting in-depth assessments of needs and barriers of people experiencing homelessness and people at imminent risk of homelessness at the earliest point possible. Divert people from homelessness whenever possible Provide prevention services when indicated Objectively match people with the type, level, and duration of services that best meet their needs House the most vulnerable populations - including those experiencing chronic homelessness, Veterans, families, and youth Coordinated Entry Core Elements The Coordinated Entry process should be low barrier, housing first oriented, person centered, and inclusive. Households are assessed using a standard and objective tool that identifies their vulnerability and barriers to housing. Those who are assessed as having the highest vulnerability and housing barriers will be prioritized for access to available housing programs as vacancies occur. Background to the Development of CE What is the intention for Coordinated Entry? To match households with the most appropriate housing and service intervention To prioritize scarce resources based on level of need and vulnerability To prevent people from becoming homeless by supporting them to resolve their housing crisis Greatly reduce the length of homelessness by moving people quickly into the appropriate housing Greatly increase the possibility of housing stability by targeting the appropriate housing intervention to the corresponding needs of the household Let's Learn More Coordinated Entry Core Elements -- US Department of Housing and Urban Development Coordinated Entry Community Samples Resource Library -- National Alliance to End Homelessness Coordinated Assessment -- The Homeless Hub Materials and information in this newsletter sourced from One Roof's Coordinated Entry System. For more information contact the CE Team. Submit any newsletter topics or ideas that would be most beneficial to receive to info@oneroofonline.org.