Coordinated Entry
Coordinated Entry is a streamlined way to connect people experiencing homelessness or housing instability to available services.
The Coordinated Entry System facilitates the coordination and management of resources and services through a community crisis response system, working to connect the highest need, most vulnerable persons in the community to available housing and supportive services equitably.
To be eligible for housing services through Coordinated Entry, individuals must be experiencing homelessness, such as:
Our community uses a standardized assessment tool to understand each person’s specific wants and needs and to determine which programs they may be eligible for.
Getting Started With Coordinated Entry
CE Flyer
Given the limited availability of resources, the standardized assessment tool also helps prioritize individuals and families with the most urgent housing needs. Trained direct service staff from various community providers administer this assessment, and households are referred to appropriate programs as openings become available.
Completing this assessment is the first step towards enrolling in Coordinated Entry; however, it does not guarantee immediate housing or financial assistance.
CE Dashboard
Access the Coordinated Entry (CE) Dashboard, a comprehensive resource hub for CoC and ESG housing providers. This dashboard includes essential links to housing solutions meetings, prioritization meetings, referral request forms, return-to-list forms, and the CE assessor Google Drive. You'll also find step-by-step 'cheat sheets' for reporting and much more!