Using HUD and Other Data Resources to Help End Homelessness
October 04, 2018
HUD has provided HUD data resources and Broad Homeless Data resources to help aid in the fight against homelessness
New Coordinated Entry Management and Data Guide Available for CoCs
October 02, 2018
HUD announces the release of a new product to support Continuums of Care in their implementation of coordinated entry processes.
New Instruction: HMIS Project Setup for Joint-Component Projects
September 14, 2018
HUD has issued clarified instruction for project setup: all joint-component projects should be set up as two separate projects in HMIS, one for the TH portion and one for the RRH portion, with each project using the Federal Funding Source data element to identify both the CoC Program TH and CoC Program RRH funding sources, and to record the common grant identifying number in each project.
Resources for the 2018 Longitudinal Systems Analysis Report (Formerly AHAR)
September 14, 2018
Beginning this year, HUD has replaced the AHAR data submission process for CoCs with the Longitudinal Systems Analysis (LSA) report. This message contains important resources for LSA data submission.
FY 2018 CoC Program Competition - 30 Days Remaining
August 20, 2018
The FY 2018 CoC Program Competition deadline is approaching, and HUD is sending out Project Application Reminders for applicants.
2018 NHSDC Fall Conference - Portland, Oregon - October 17-18, 2018
June 19, 2018
HMIS funds awarded under the CoC and ESG Programs may be used to attend the 2018 NHSDC Fall Conference and Institute.
From Our Partners at the VA: The VA, HUD, and USICH Community Planning Survey
May 18, 2018
The purpose of the Community Planning Survey is to help HUD, the VA, and USICH to better understand community progress related to ending Veteran homelessness and the development of sustainable systems.
HUD Releases 2017 HMIS Data Standards Data Dictionary Version 1.3
March 21, 2018
HUD has recently released the 2017 HMIS Data Dictionary Version 1.3, which contains several minor revisions that provide further clarification for users.
2018 NHSDC Spring Conference - Pittsburgh, PA - April 18-19, 2018
March 20, 2018
The NHSDC has worked for over 12 years to deliver conferences that allow HMIS professionals to discuss current challenges and best practices while developing a critical network of peer support.
New Resources on Counting Survivors of Domestic Violence in the Point-In-Time (PIT) Count
January 12, 2018
Review new resources available to assist in accurately counting those currently experiencing homelessness because of domestic violence during the Point-In-Time (PIT) count.