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Enhance Community Support With Coordinated Entry System

Yolo County HPAC coordinated entry system is designed to streamline access to essential services for homeless and low-income individuals. We provide a seamless process for housing assessment, ensuring that support is delivered efficiently and effectively.

Coordinated Entry Subcommittee

The Coordinated Entry Subcommittee oversees the implementation of a coordinated housing, service, and assessment system. It serves as the Policy Oversight Entity, following the guidelines of HUD's Coordinated Entry Management and Data Guide.

Responsibilities

Policy Oversight Entity

The subcommittee's policy-related tasks include:

● Establishing participation expectations for Coordinated Entry (CE) agencies.
● Determining local data collection and quality standards for CE.
● Defining data-sharing protocols specific to CE.
● Selecting a data system for CE operations.
● Identifying a Coordinated Entry Management Entity and a separate Evaluation Entity.

Management Entity

The Management Entity handles day-to-day operations, including:

● Developing management structures for daily CE operations.
● Creating accessible and clear communication plans.
● Promoting standardized screening and assessment processes.
● Designing and delivering training programs.
● Conducting ongoing monitoring of CE activities.

Evaluation Entity

The Evaluation Entity is responsible for assessing CE performance and processes, with tasks such as:

● Planning an annual CE evaluation.
● Collecting performance data on CE systems.
● Evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of CE implementation.
● Identifying opportunities for policy and process improvements.
● Incorporating feedback from individuals with lived experience.

Governing Documents

The Coordinated Entry Subcommittee maintains primary responsibility for:

● HPAC Coordinated Entry Policies and Procedures

Membership

The subcommittee should include representatives from:

● The Collaborative Applicant
● Mainstream service providers
● Individuals with lived experience

Participants with expertise in the following areas are encouraged to join:

● Care coordination with multiple partners.
● Providing direct services to individuals experiencing homelessness.
● Implementing CE systems in other CoCs.
● Data collection and analysis.
● Evidence-based practices like trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and housing-first models.
● Communications development.
● Addressing the needs of underserved populations.
● Criminal justice and healthcare systems discharge planning.

Coordinated Entry Subcommittee Every third Wednesday at 10am

Our coordinated entry system is a cornerstone of our mission to create a balanced array of human services for those facing homelessness in Yolo County. Connect now to get more information.

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