CES Partner Documents and Resources

HMIS Resource

• Resources for Access Point
  • View the Access Point Workflow, for Access Points, here for more information.
  • View the entire CES workflow here.
  • Learn more about the CES Data Elements here.
  • Learn about the CES reports that will become available after the HMIS transition has been completed, here.
  • Learn about CES for Case Managers here.
  • View all of the CES functionalities in HMIS here.
  • Complete the CES Training for HMIS here.
• Resources for Housing Agencies
  • View the Access Point Workflow, for Housing Agencies, here for more information.
  • View the entire CES workflow here.
  • Learn more about the CES Data Elements here.
  • Learn about the CES reports that will become available after the HMIS transition has been completed, here.
  • Learn about CES for Housing Agencies here.
  • View all of the CES functionalities in HMIS here.
  • Complete the CES Training for HMIS here.

HUD Guidance

• HUD Definition of Homelessness
• HUD Definition of Chronic Homelessness
• Coordinated Entry and HMIS FAQ
• Coordinated Entry and Victim Service Providers FAQ

HUD FAQ

• FAQ 2782 (July 2016) For many person experiencing homelessness, obtaining the required third-party documentation can often take a long period of time. Are recipients of PSH required to have all third-party documentation at the point of intake and enrollment of a program participation into a project?
• FAQ 2756 (April 2016) What are acceptable forms of third-party documentation for documenting an individual or head of household's history of residing in a place not meant for human habitation, emergency shelter, or safe haven?
• FAQ 520 (April 2013) Is an individual or family that is receiving Rapid Re-housing Assistance considered chronically homeless for purposes of remaining eligible for permanent housing placements dedicated to serving the chronically homeless?