4/9/2014 1 COORDINATED ASSESSMENT SYSTEM: BACKGROUND April 9, 2014 HUD HUD Definition (CoC Interim Rule, Section 578.3) A centralized or coordinated process designed to Coordinate program participant intake, Coordinated assessment, and Coordinate the provision of referrals. A centralized or coordinated assessment system Covers the geographic area, Is easily accessed by indiv./fam. seeking housing or services, Is well advertised, and Includes a comprehensive and standardized assessment tool.
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COORDINATED ASSESSMENT SYSTEM: BACKGROUND
April 9, 2014
HUD
HUD Definition (CoC Interim Rule, Section 578.3)
A centralized or coordinated process designed to Coordinate program participant intake, Coordinated assessment, and Coordinate the provision of referrals.
A centralized or coordinated assessment system Covers the geographic area, Is easily accessed by indiv./fam. seeking housing or services, Is well advertised, and Includes a comprehensive and standardized assessment tool.
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HUD
HUD is requiring CoCs to develop and implement a coordinated access and assessment system for all CoC-and ESG-funded programs
Research shows that coordinated access systems help communities to end homelessness
Results of Research –Why became HUD Policy
Move people through the system - faster Reduce duplication of efforts Serve clients effectively Assist with ending chronic homelessness Make a better match of services to clients’ needs,
A centralized or coordinated process designed to Coordinate program participant intake: TCHC CAS and CoC Planning Coordinated assessment, and: TCHC CAS, HMIS and CoC Planning Coordinate the provision of referrals: TCHC CAS and HMIS
A centralized or coordinated assessment system Covers the geographic area: Tarrant and Parker (work to do on Arl and Parker) Is easily accessed by indiv./fam. seeking housing or services: Telephone,
Internet, 211 Is well advertised, and: 211 and Homeless Hotline marketing Includes a comprehensive and standardized assessment tool: DOPS and CAF
and HMIS standardized tools
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Next Steps
TCHC will present the CAS system on April 15CoC Round Table-HAF Housing AssessmentCoC General Meeting-CAS System
TCHC Public Open House Friday May 9
Documentation of Priority Status - DOPS
Client Name: Client Date of Birth:
Client HMIS/ETO Number:
The Tarrant County Homeless Coalition Coordinated Assessment System office verifies that the above named client holds the following priority status documented in the HMIS as of [DATE HERE]:
P1 – Priority 1
Individual with a disability that has been documented by a medical professional or receiving Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. Living or residing in a place not meant for human habitation, safe haven, or in emergency shelter for at least 2 years.
P2 – Priority 2 Individual or a family with at least one individual or an individual that has been documented by a medical professional and is receiving Supplemental Security Income of Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. Living or residing in a place not meant for human habitation, safe haven, or in emergency shelter for at least 1 year or on at least 4 separate occasions in the last 3 years.
P3 – Priority 3 Non-chronic homeless individual or household with children that have been assessed and denied P1 or P2 status that still face multiple barriers to self-sufficiency and are a priority sub-population:
DV - Victims of Domestic Violence VET - Veteran HIV/AIDS – HIV/AIDS positive
FAM - Household with children under the age of 18 SMI – Severely Mentally Ill UY – Unaccompanied Youth
NP – Non Priority Individual does not meet priority status. Reason for NP status:
Authorizing Official Signature
____________________________ Mario Puga CoC Housing and Resource Inventory Specialist (817) 996-7666 [email protected]
DOPS
TCHC – Coordinated Assessment System DOPS Form - Rev. April 1, 2014