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Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS)

We are strengthening the links between mainstream and homeless agencies by supporting management information systems.

HomeBase analyzed computer systems used for intake by a variety of homeless service programs, and assessed the capacity of communities in the region to make use of new technologies in service delivery. This work has included convening providers to experience a variety of HMIS software programs, and holding workshops among various users of software systems to discuss and share their lessons. HomeBase has developed model protocols and MOUs for use in multi-agency HMIS settings.

HomeBase has trained agency staff to use these programs, implementing an MOU regarding confidentiality issues.

Benefits of HMIS

Domestic Violence Participation and HMIS

HMIS Privacy and Confidentiality Standards

Potential Funding Sources for HMIS

 

 

6th HUD Technical Assistance Conference on HMIS:

Held on November 1st, 2006 at the HUD Regional Office in San Francisco, please find attached the complete packet of materials.

11/01/2006 - Conference Materials

 

HUD Technical Assistance Conference on HMIS Planning and Implementation:

Held on November 2nd, 2006 in Stockton, please find attached the complete packet of materials.

11/02/2006 - Conference Materials

 

For any questions or further information on the November 2006 HMIS conferences, please feel free to contact Gina Allendorf, HomeBase Staff Attorney, at (415) 788-7961x320 or gina@homebaseccc.org.

 

 

Peer-to-Peer Calls:

The HMIS HUD TA Peer-to-Peer calls were established in March 2005 in an effort to assist Continua of Care who are in the early stages of HMIS planning and implementation. While the calls are open to all communities, there is a focus on early HMIS development issues, including software selection, community buy-in, and initial funding. These calls are a joint effort and include the HUD-SF office (covering northern California, Arizona and Nevada), HUD's national TA provider, QED, and HomeBase. Calls are scheduled on a monthly basis and last approximately one hour. To be added to the email list to receive announcements about upcoming calls please contact HomeBase Staff Attorney Gina Allendorf, as listed below.

 

Previous Call Minutes

August 29, 2005

July 20, 2005

March 21, 2005

 

HMIS Links:

AHAR Updates

Community Technology Alliance: Networking Solutions for the Community

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) sponsored HMIS information site [HMIS.INFO]

HUD Community Planning and Development HMIS site

August 2004 HUD HMIS Clarification and Guidance for Domestic Violence Provider Shelters

November 2004 Maricopa HMIS Report on HUD Data and Technical Standards

 

December 2, 2004 San Francisco Fifth HUD Technical Assistance Conference Materials:

Agenda

Understanding HMIS Privacy Standards Powerpoint Presentation

 

For more information on HMIS or HMIS HUD TA Peer-to-Peer calls please contact HomeBase Staff Attorney Gina Allendorf at 1.415.788.7961 x307 or at gina@homebaseccc.org.

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