Agenda

Agenda

Agenda

Breakfast Day 1

Breakfast Day 1

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Opening Plenary: Moving towards a culture of data sovereignty in Minnesota: Partnerships with the Minnesota Tribal Collaborative

This presentation will discuss the long journey in Minnesota between the State, the HMIS Lead Agency, and the Minnesota Tribal Collaborative to work towards data sovereignty, build trust, and to work well together.

Opening Plenary: Moving towards a culture of data sovereignty in Minnesota: Partnerships with the Minnesota Tribal Collaborative

This presentation will discuss the long journey in Minnesota between the State, the HMIS Lead Agency, and the Minnesota Tribal Collaborative to work towards data sovereignty, build trust, and to work well together.

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Point in Time Count: Arc GIS Story Map

Spokane, WA teamed up with a local university, our central library, urban planners and data scientists to produce a 2022 point--in-time count report that was interactive using ArcGIS Story Map.

Point in Time Count: Arc GIS Story Map

Spokane, WA teamed up with a local university, our central library, urban planners and data scientists to produce a 2022 point--in-time count report that was interactive using ArcGIS Story Map.

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HOMES Data: At home in HMIS

HUD-VASH, a veteran-dedicated Permanent Supportive Housing program, is a targeted Veteran Affairs (VA) program in the Federal “All In” Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness. Integrating HUD-VASH data into HMIS aligns with all three foundational pillars presented in the “All In” plan: 1) Lead with equity; 2) Use data and evidence to make decisions; 3) Collaborate at all levels.

HOMES Data: At home in HMIS

HUD-VASH, a veteran-dedicated Permanent Supportive Housing program, is a targeted Veteran Affairs (VA) program in the Federal “All In” Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness. Integrating HUD-VASH data into HMIS aligns with all three foundational pillars presented in the “All In” plan: 1) Lead with equity; 2) Use data and evidence to make decisions; 3) Collaborate at all levels.

Strategic Communications with Non-CoC Partners and the Public 1

HMIS leads need to be able to communicate to a wide base of constituents. This workshop will help equip HMIS leads with the tools to increase HMIS buy-in from the community and expand HMIS usage and coverage.

Strategic Communications with Non-CoC Partners and the Public 1

HMIS leads need to be able to communicate to a wide base of constituents. This workshop will help equip HMIS leads with the tools to increase HMIS buy-in from the community and expand HMIS usage and coverage.

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Transforming Agency Data Culture and Using Future Projections to End Homelessness

Transforming Agency Data Culture and Using Future Projections to End Homelessness

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Fostering Change through Data Quality

The City of Boston recently increased its system-wide data quality from 76.8% to 92.4% - an increase of 15% across the board – and achieved a new level of data maturity that is directly impacting the decision making of both providers and funders.

Fostering Change through Data Quality

The City of Boston recently increased its system-wide data quality from 76.8% to 92.4% - an increase of 15% across the board – and achieved a new level of data maturity that is directly impacting the decision making of both providers and funders.

Transforming Agency Data Culture and Using Future Projections to End Homelessness

Transforming Agency Data Culture and Using Future Projections to End Homelessness

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Unsheltered / Encampment Abatement

With a recent influx of resources to specifcally address unsheltered homelessness, systems and users need to be prepared for the unique issues presented with data collection on unsheltered persons. This session will focus on strategies to leverage HMIS and other data to help inform community work on ending unsheltered homelessness.

Unsheltered / Encampment Abatement

With a recent influx of resources to specifcally address unsheltered homelessness, systems and users need to be prepared for the unique issues presented with data collection on unsheltered persons. This session will focus on strategies to leverage HMIS and other data to help inform community work on ending unsheltered homelessness.

The Hidden Cost of Rural Community Development

Across America, rural areas are transforming into exurban and suburban landscapes. The impact of this transition include increased cost of living, pressure to develop properties, new taxes for residents, and a loss of a sense of rural community. As a result, homelessness becomes increasingly visible in newly exurban and suburban communities.

The Hidden Cost of Rural Community Development

Across America, rural areas are transforming into exurban and suburban landscapes. The impact of this transition include increased cost of living, pressure to develop properties, new taxes for residents, and a loss of a sense of rural community. As a result, homelessness becomes increasingly visible in newly exurban and suburban communities.

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The Effects of a New Coordinated Assessment Tool on Racial, Ethnic, and Gender Differences in Permanent Housing Prioritization

In many coordinated entry systems, clients scoring for RRH and PSH usually get a lot of attention based on their high level of needs. For clients with low needs, they can end up at the bottom of the prioritization list and end up with a very long length of time remaining homeless.

The Effects of a New Coordinated Assessment Tool on Racial, Ethnic, and Gender Differences in Permanent Housing Prioritization

In many coordinated entry systems, clients scoring for RRH and PSH usually get a lot of attention based on their high level of needs. For clients with low needs, they can end up at the bottom of the prioritization list and end up with a very long length of time remaining homeless.

Using Low Barrier Housing Solutions to House Clients Scoring for Minimal Supports

Using Low Barrier Housing Solutions to House Clients Scoring for Minimal Supports

HMIS Project Set-Up 101 & 201

What is project-set up in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)? Project set up can present a lot of challenges and is central to accurate reporting. This session will detail the project set-up requirements and best practices across all Federal Partners that utilize HMIS, and will explore the challenges and considerations of thoughtful and accurate project set up.

HMIS Project Set-Up 101 & 201

What is project-set up in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)? Project set up can present a lot of challenges and is central to accurate reporting. This session will detail the project set-up requirements and best practices across all Federal Partners that utilize HMIS, and will explore the challenges and considerations of thoughtful and accurate project set up.

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Nothing About Us without Us: Building Collective Power among People with Lived Experience to End Homelessness

This workshop will bring together leaders with lived experiences of homelessness to discuss how they have made inroads to have an authentic voice to address and end homelessness.

Nothing About Us without Us: Building Collective Power among People with Lived Experience to End Homelessness

This workshop will bring together leaders with lived experiences of homelessness to discuss how they have made inroads to have an authentic voice to address and end homelessness.

Aiming for the bullseye: How data can inform a more targeted and equitable approach to Prevention services

Prevention services, which is typically provided as a one-time payment assistance to households at risk of homelessness, has become an integral component of communities’ strategy to reduce inflow into homelessness.

Aiming for the bullseye: How data can inform a more targeted and equitable approach to Prevention services

Prevention services, which is typically provided as a one-time payment assistance to households at risk of homelessness, has become an integral component of communities’ strategy to reduce inflow into homelessness.

HMIS Fundamentals

New to HMIS? This session will act as your HMIS starter kit, laying the foundation for staff to understand HMIS requirements and what resources exist to support your success.

HMIS Fundamentals

New to HMIS? This session will act as your HMIS starter kit, laying the foundation for staff to understand HMIS requirements and what resources exist to support your success.

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Models for a Modern Day Outreach Strategy

The 2022 Annual Homeless Assessment Report revealed a rise in rates of unsheltered homelessness across the country, finding that 40% of the homeless population is unsheltered.

Models for a Modern Day Outreach Strategy

The 2022 Annual Homeless Assessment Report revealed a rise in rates of unsheltered homelessness across the country, finding that 40% of the homeless population is unsheltered.

Making Measurement Meaningful: A Participatory and Equity-Focused Approach to Outcome Measurement

Often, the desired outcomes of service organizations are defined with little input from those receiving or providing services. Instead, outcome tools tend to be selected and/or developed by evaluators, researchers, or program leadership.

Making Measurement Meaningful: A Participatory and Equity-Focused Approach to Outcome Measurement

Often, the desired outcomes of service organizations are defined with little input from those receiving or providing services. Instead, outcome tools tend to be selected and/or developed by evaluators, researchers, or program leadership.

Q&A with the HUD SNAPS Office on the 2024 HMIS Data Standards

Open Q&A session about the 2024 data standards. The standards will be final, and we anticipate they will be in the hands of vendors but not the public. They are released to the public in May.

Q&A with the HUD SNAPS Office on the 2024 HMIS Data Standards

Open Q&A session about the 2024 data standards. The standards will be final, and we anticipate they will be in the hands of vendors but not the public. They are released to the public in May.

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Welcome Reception

Welcome Reception

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Breakfast Day 2

Breakfast Day 2

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HUD Plenary - To Be Announced Soon

HUD Plenary - To Be Announced Soon

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Meet Eva: A tool to identify data quality needs, service delivery gaps, and disparities within your system.

Participants will be introduced to Eva’s current iteration, designed to help communities assess the accuracy and completeness of the data within their HMIS implementation.

Meet Eva: A tool to identify data quality needs, service delivery gaps, and disparities within your system.

Participants will be introduced to Eva’s current iteration, designed to help communities assess the accuracy and completeness of the data within their HMIS implementation.

Domestic Violence and Data for Saving Lives

We intend to present the importance of having a Coordinated Entry System specifically tailored to Domestic and Gender Violences.

Domestic Violence and Data for Saving Lives

We intend to present the importance of having a Coordinated Entry System specifically tailored to Domestic and Gender Violences.

Comparable database governance and monitoring

Join us as we get real about comparable databases. During this session we will explore HUD expectations around comparable databases and the resources available to help communities. We will hear from at least one CoC and Victim Service Provider who have journeyed forward together to secure the right comparable database for the Victim Service Provider.

Comparable database governance and monitoring

Join us as we get real about comparable databases. During this session we will explore HUD expectations around comparable databases and the resources available to help communities. We will hear from at least one CoC and Victim Service Provider who have journeyed forward together to secure the right comparable database for the Victim Service Provider.

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Listening to the Story- Utilizing Survivor Data for Racial and Gender Equitable System Improvements

Come join us for a listening session as we learn about what is working in your states and communities with regard to using survivor data to improve housing access for survivors.

Listening to the Story- Utilizing Survivor Data for Racial and Gender Equitable System Improvements

Come join us for a listening session as we learn about what is working in your states and communities with regard to using survivor data to improve housing access for survivors.

Protecting Data in an HMIS Environment: Privacy, Security, and Confidentiality

How can a Continuum of Care (CoC) ensure that its Coordinated Entry (CE) system securely leverages its Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)? This session will provide an in-depth review and discussion of HUD privacy and security guidance on the use of HMIS in a CE system.

Protecting Data in an HMIS Environment: Privacy, Security, and Confidentiality

How can a Continuum of Care (CoC) ensure that its Coordinated Entry (CE) system securely leverages its Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)? This session will provide an in-depth review and discussion of HUD privacy and security guidance on the use of HMIS in a CE system.

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How Michigan Used Data to Understand Disparities in Homeless Outcomes

Ensuring equitable outcomes based on race and ethnicity is crucial to ending homelessness. A year ago, Michigan launched a statewide equity analysis project to help better understand where inequities exist both in persons served and homeless outcomes

How Michigan Used Data to Understand Disparities in Homeless Outcomes

Ensuring equitable outcomes based on race and ethnicity is crucial to ending homelessness. A year ago, Michigan launched a statewide equity analysis project to help better understand where inequities exist both in persons served and homeless outcomes

People, Not Numbers: Restructuring the Point-In-Time Count to Give Power to People with Lived Experience of Homelessness

This year the state of New Jersey took on the major undertaking of restructuring the Point-In-Time (PIT) count to center people experiencing homelessness and create a survey and process that is grounded in dignity and humanity.

People, Not Numbers: Restructuring the Point-In-Time Count to Give Power to People with Lived Experience of Homelessness

This year the state of New Jersey took on the major undertaking of restructuring the Point-In-Time (PIT) count to center people experiencing homelessness and create a survey and process that is grounded in dignity and humanity.

Orientation to Stella Performance Module

Whether you are just meeting Stella Performance for the first time, or ready to re-engage and explore your LSA data – this workshop will provide a foundation for analyzing your system performance to support data-informed decision making. Presenters will share a live demo of Stella P, including a refresher of system performance measures, key concepts, and navigation tips for this dynamic visualization platform. The workshop will conclude with Q & A with a Stella expert and guidance on where to go to get more information and support to use Stella P. If you wish to follow along with your own Stella data during the workshop, you will need an active HDX2.0 account with “read” access to the LSA module for your CoC and a Stellavised dataset.

Orientation to Stella Performance Module

Whether you are just meeting Stella Performance for the first time, or ready to re-engage and explore your LSA data – this workshop will provide a foundation for analyzing your system performance to support data-informed decision making. Presenters will share a live demo of Stella P, including a refresher of system performance measures, key concepts, and navigation tips for this dynamic visualization platform. The workshop will conclude with Q & A with a Stella expert and guidance on where to go to get more information and support to use Stella P. If you wish to follow along with your own Stella data during the workshop, you will need an active HDX2.0 account with “read” access to the LSA module for your CoC and a Stellavised dataset.

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SAMi: Client-Centered Connections - A Foundation for Community Change

Through a multi-phased approach, Colorado BoS redesigned and rebuilt their entire Statewide Coordinated Entry System to be efficient, manageable, and scalable across 10 unique Balance of State regions.

SAMi: Client-Centered Connections - A Foundation for Community Change

Through a multi-phased approach, Colorado BoS redesigned and rebuilt their entire Statewide Coordinated Entry System to be efficient, manageable, and scalable across 10 unique Balance of State regions.

Colorado Balance of State: A Roadmap for Coordinated Entry for Rural Communities

Colorado Balance of State: A Roadmap for Coordinated Entry for Rural Communities

HMIS Project Monitoring 2

How can a Continuum of Care (CoC) ensure the effective monitoring of the agencies that are participating in its Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)? This session will ensure that CoC and HMIS leadership have the skills necessary to monitor providers and users participating in HMIS, in accordance with Federal Partner HMIS standards.

HMIS Project Monitoring 2

How can a Continuum of Care (CoC) ensure the effective monitoring of the agencies that are participating in its Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)? This session will ensure that CoC and HMIS leadership have the skills necessary to monitor providers and users participating in HMIS, in accordance with Federal Partner HMIS standards.

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Creating Awareness with an HMIS Data Newsletter

The homeless response system is often cited in the discussion of a growing homeless population. Often times homeless response systems are described as being ineffective in solving homelessness and as a CoC and HMIS lead with the data in-hand, we do not share the same understanding. Locally, San Diego has discovered what we assume many regions experience - that more persons are becoming homeless for the first time than can be addressed by even a highly-efficient system of care.

Creating Awareness with an HMIS Data Newsletter

The homeless response system is often cited in the discussion of a growing homeless population. Often times homeless response systems are described as being ineffective in solving homelessness and as a CoC and HMIS lead with the data in-hand, we do not share the same understanding. Locally, San Diego has discovered what we assume many regions experience - that more persons are becoming homeless for the first time than can be addressed by even a highly-efficient system of care.

Centralized Landlord Engagement through Technology-Enabled Service

Threshold is Maricopa County's centralized network of resources and support for property owners and managers to help them end homelessness. Operated by HOM, Inc., Threshold bolsters housing programs to work even better for property owners and managers by offering financial incentives, a dedicated owner support team, and damage and vacancy loss protection allowing owners to provide safe and stable homes for those who need them in our community.

Centralized Landlord Engagement through Technology-Enabled Service

Threshold is Maricopa County's centralized network of resources and support for property owners and managers to help them end homelessness. Operated by HOM, Inc., Threshold bolsters housing programs to work even better for property owners and managers by offering financial incentives, a dedicated owner support team, and damage and vacancy loss protection allowing owners to provide safe and stable homes for those who need them in our community.

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Journey of San Diego Continuum of Care in Responding to Racial Disparity

Black San Diegans make up 28% of the homeless population in the region even though they only represent 5% of the overall population. This is the result of historical, systemic, pervasive racial discrimination and ongoing inequity in our nation and community. Conducting quantitative data analysis will not have a meaningful and data driven solutions for this rooted problem. Even the qualitative data analysis facilitated by internal parties may have its own biases.

Journey of San Diego Continuum of Care in Responding to Racial Disparity

Black San Diegans make up 28% of the homeless population in the region even though they only represent 5% of the overall population. This is the result of historical, systemic, pervasive racial discrimination and ongoing inequity in our nation and community. Conducting quantitative data analysis will not have a meaningful and data driven solutions for this rooted problem. Even the qualitative data analysis facilitated by internal parties may have its own biases.

Responsive strategies for improved data culture and system identity

Coordinating a CoC around a collective impact model is really, really hard! Being a CoC Lead Agency serving as the backbone support to the collective impact of a CoC requires centering everyone around a shared vision with a common agenda and mutually reinforcing activities. There is often a disconnect between front-line, direct-service staff and CoC leadership. This disconnect can threaten system identity and prohibits a shared sense of belonging within the CoC.

Responsive strategies for improved data culture and system identity

Coordinating a CoC around a collective impact model is really, really hard! Being a CoC Lead Agency serving as the backbone support to the collective impact of a CoC requires centering everyone around a shared vision with a common agenda and mutually reinforcing activities. There is often a disconnect between front-line, direct-service staff and CoC leadership. This disconnect can threaten system identity and prohibits a shared sense of belonging within the CoC.

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Breakfast Day 3

Breakfast Day 3

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