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Come learn about Multnomah County's innovative partnership of the Joint Office of Homeless Services (JOHS) and the Domestic and Sexual Violence Coordination Office (DSVCO) that has utilized comparable database survivor data to improve housing access for survivors. Continuums of Care (CoC’s) and states and local jurisdictions collect a substantial amount of data within HMIS and through aggregate data shared from victim service providers (VSPs) and culturally specific VSPs. But there are few examples of how communities utilize these two data sets for evaluation, system improvements, and increasing much needed housing resources for survivors. This session will give you the opportunity to learn about ways that one community is using data to evaluate service utilization and needs of survivors accessing services through VSP and culturally specific VSPs, while honoring the privacy and choice of survivors. We want to hear from you as well and hope you can join us in the discussion.
Come learn about Multnomah County's innovative partnership of the Joint Office of Homeless Services (JOHS) and the Domestic and Sexual Violence Coordination Office (DSVCO) that has utilized comparable database survivor data to improve housing access for survivors. Continuums of Care (CoC’s) and states and local jurisdictions collect a substantial amount of data within HMIS and through aggregate data shared from victim service providers (VSPs) and culturally specific VSPs. But there are few examples of how communities utilize these two data sets for evaluation, system improvements, and increasing much needed housing resources for survivors. This session will give you the opportunity to learn about ways that one community is using data to evaluate service utilization and needs of survivors accessing services through VSP and culturally specific VSPs, while honoring the privacy and choice of survivors. We want to hear from you as well and hope you can join us in the discussion.
VI-SPDAT has not worked for families fleeing violence. We will present the steps we took with our community to have an initial interview and vulnerability instrument that is effective in saving families fleeing from a violent situation. We did it and want to share our new workflow with all of you. Keep it Simple.
VI-SPDAT has not worked for families fleeing violence. We will present the steps we took with our community to have an initial interview and vulnerability instrument that is effective in saving families fleeing from a violent situation. We did it and want to share our new workflow with all of you. Keep it Simple.
Hopefully by now, you and Eva have become very best friends while bonding over your love for data quality. We have great news - Eva has learned some new Data Wizardry! We hope you've had an opportunity to leverage this powerful application to improve data quality in your community. Come hear about all the new tricks to explore and address system performance and continue to monitor and increase data quality.
Hopefully by now, you and Eva have become very best friends while bonding over your love for data quality. We have great news - Eva has learned some new Data Wizardry! We hope you've had an opportunity to leverage this powerful application to improve data quality in your community. Come hear about all the new tricks to explore and address system performance and continue to monitor and increase data quality.
This presentation shares the comprehensive journey of a statewide data needs assessment in Massachusetts, towards an ecosystem of youth homelessness data. It is presented by the needs assessment team including a young adult with lived experience, and the Director of Homeless Youth Services for the State of Massachusetts. The State has a vision that experiences of youth homelessness are “rare, brief, and non recurring.”
This presentation shares the comprehensive journey of a statewide data needs assessment in Massachusetts, towards an ecosystem of youth homelessness data. It is presented by the needs assessment team including a young adult with lived experience, and the Director of Homeless Youth Services for the State of Massachusetts. The State has a vision that experiences of youth homelessness are “rare, brief, and non recurring.”
Since 2020, the VI-SPDAT (a widely-used measure of vulnerability while homeless) has been under scrutiny for potential measurement bias that can contribute to racial inequities in access to services and housing in Coordinated Entry Systems (CES). The original research citing bias in measurement suggested that, while certain populations likely are experiencing greater levels of trauma, they were unlikely to report certain vulnerability factors during the assessment process, which is part of what led to their lower scores. This research called for more engagement in qualitative research to understand the experiences of BIPOC individuals experiencing homelessness, their vulnerabilities, and how they engage with the assessment process. In Homebase's work to support communities across the country with revamping their CES assessments and assessment processes, we have learned the importance of moving beyond the assessment questions to help communities understand the larger picture of how assessments and their processes might contribute to racial inequities in homeless systems of care.
Since 2020, the VI-SPDAT (a widely-used measure of vulnerability while homeless) has been under scrutiny for potential measurement bias that can contribute to racial inequities in access to services and housing in Coordinated Entry Systems (CES). The original research citing bias in measurement suggested that, while certain populations likely are experiencing greater levels of trauma, they were unlikely to report certain vulnerability factors during the assessment process, which is part of what led to their lower scores. This research called for more engagement in qualitative research to understand the experiences of BIPOC individuals experiencing homelessness, their vulnerabilities, and how they engage with the assessment process. In Homebase's work to support communities across the country with revamping their CES assessments and assessment processes, we have learned the importance of moving beyond the assessment questions to help communities understand the larger picture of how assessments and their processes might contribute to racial inequities in homeless systems of care.
There is not �one size fits all� approach when thinking of a Coordinated Entry System. To ensure your Coordinated Entry system is effective and beneficial, a thorough analysis of a continuum�s data is required.But should you only look at quantitative data to measure a system�s performance? This session will provide an overview of Essex County�s Coordinated Entry System and showcase efforts to ensure equity by collaborating with persons with lived experience and expertise. This discussion will include a summary/outline of the development of the Coordinated Entry Prioritization Assessment (CEPS) assessment and what implementation looks like moving from standard prioritization.Presenters will also share the importance of collecting, measuring, and enforcing good qualitative data collection across their continuum.
There is not �one size fits all� approach when thinking of a Coordinated Entry System. To ensure your Coordinated Entry system is effective and beneficial, a thorough analysis of a continuum�s data is required.But should you only look at quantitative data to measure a system�s performance? This session will provide an overview of Essex County�s Coordinated Entry System and showcase efforts to ensure equity by collaborating with persons with lived experience and expertise. This discussion will include a summary/outline of the development of the Coordinated Entry Prioritization Assessment (CEPS) assessment and what implementation looks like moving from standard prioritization.Presenters will also share the importance of collecting, measuring, and enforcing good qualitative data collection across their continuum.
A session that allows HUD to share HUD HMIS strategies, priorities, and current topics, as well as field questions from the audience.PLUS - Closing announcements from the Conference Chairs!
A session that allows HUD to share HUD HMIS strategies, priorities, and current topics, as well as field questions from the audience.PLUS - Closing announcements from the Conference Chairs!
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This presentation will inspire attendees to challenge and transform their perceptions of people in recovery who have experienced homelessness, problematic substance use, mental health disorders, and/or justice system involvement. By recognizing and valuing these unique perspectives, agencies can tap into a wealth of hidden talent that drives success and innovation. ECHO, a rapidly growing nonprofit housing agency, will share their compelling growth story and highlight their unconventional yet highly effective hiring practices. These practices not only contribute to the organization's success but also create meaningful opportunities for individuals with lived experience. Attendees will learn how ECHO's approach benefits both the organization and the community, fostering positive change and demonstrating the powerful impact of inclusive employment strategies. Join us to explore how integrating diverse experiences can create a more dynamic and resilient team, collectively driving your organization’s mission forward
This presentation will inspire attendees to challenge and transform their perceptions of people in recovery who have experienced homelessness, problematic substance use, mental health disorders, and/or justice system involvement. By recognizing and valuing these unique perspectives, agencies can tap into a wealth of hidden talent that drives success and innovation. ECHO, a rapidly growing nonprofit housing agency, will share their compelling growth story and highlight their unconventional yet highly effective hiring practices. These practices not only contribute to the organization's success but also create meaningful opportunities for individuals with lived experience. Attendees will learn how ECHO's approach benefits both the organization and the community, fostering positive change and demonstrating the powerful impact of inclusive employment strategies. Join us to explore how integrating diverse experiences can create a more dynamic and resilient team, collectively driving your organization’s mission forward
People experiencing homelessness are overwhelmingly and disproportionately impacted by trauma. Integration of trauma-informed care (TIC) principles in homeless service provision is correlated with higher rates of housing stability when exiting homelessness (Hopper, et al., 2010; Lisitski, 2019). This session is designed to emphasize the many opportunities to address trauma at all levels of the homelessness response system. The speakers will share how to apply a trauma-informed approach to homelessness data infrastructure and Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS). The speakers will define trauma-informed data collection infrastructure, share five best practices for approaching a trauma-informed HMIS infrastructure, and describe six strategies homeless service systems can use to leverage their HMIS to support TIC. Using the framework of a trauma-informed data collection infrastructure, participants will explore TIC principles, domains, and best practices as they apply to HMIS tools, workflows, policies, training, and more. Participants will learn a definition of a trauma-informed data collection infrastructure, as well as best practices and strategies for a trauma-informed HMIS infrastructure. Best practices include centering participants in data collection, focusing on anti-oppressive practices, using a minimalist approach to data collection, prioritizing physical, emotional, and psychological safety, applying a harmonized approach to system-wide data collection, and ensuring data privacy and security. Participants will also learn actionable strategies such as assessment crosswalks, data cascading, display names, assessment cross-functionality, and client-facing data collection tools.
People experiencing homelessness are overwhelmingly and disproportionately impacted by trauma. Integration of trauma-informed care (TIC) principles in homeless service provision is correlated with higher rates of housing stability when exiting homelessness (Hopper, et al., 2010; Lisitski, 2019). This session is designed to emphasize the many opportunities to address trauma at all levels of the homelessness response system. The speakers will share how to apply a trauma-informed approach to homelessness data infrastructure and Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS). The speakers will define trauma-informed data collection infrastructure, share five best practices for approaching a trauma-informed HMIS infrastructure, and describe six strategies homeless service systems can use to leverage their HMIS to support TIC. Using the framework of a trauma-informed data collection infrastructure, participants will explore TIC principles, domains, and best practices as they apply to HMIS tools, workflows, policies, training, and more. Participants will learn a definition of a trauma-informed data collection infrastructure, as well as best practices and strategies for a trauma-informed HMIS infrastructure. Best practices include centering participants in data collection, focusing on anti-oppressive practices, using a minimalist approach to data collection, prioritizing physical, emotional, and psychological safety, applying a harmonized approach to system-wide data collection, and ensuring data privacy and security. Participants will also learn actionable strategies such as assessment crosswalks, data cascading, display names, assessment cross-functionality, and client-facing data collection tools.
The systematic barriers between health and housing systems often pose significant obstacles to cross-sector care coordination. The California Department of Public Health has successfully implemented innovative strategies, such as the Peer Health Ambassador Network Grant and the Local Health Jurisdiction Landscape Analysis, to create and strengthen peer roles and cross-sector partnerships. These initiatives have expanded community partners' understanding of serving people with complex care needs and provided tangible opportunities for integrating meaningful peer roles among people experiencing homelessness. Strengthening cross-sector partnerships and integrating peer roles advance health equity among people experiencing homelessness and extend better access to health and housing programs.
The systematic barriers between health and housing systems often pose significant obstacles to cross-sector care coordination. The California Department of Public Health has successfully implemented innovative strategies, such as the Peer Health Ambassador Network Grant and the Local Health Jurisdiction Landscape Analysis, to create and strengthen peer roles and cross-sector partnerships. These initiatives have expanded community partners' understanding of serving people with complex care needs and provided tangible opportunities for integrating meaningful peer roles among people experiencing homelessness. Strengthening cross-sector partnerships and integrating peer roles advance health equity among people experiencing homelessness and extend better access to health and housing programs.
