Coalition For Homeless Intervention And Prevention Of Greater Indianap

Programs: Homeless management information system (hmis): chip administers this web-based data collection system on behalf of the indianapolis continuum of care using the software clienttrack. Net. The data collection process captures system-wide information about the characteristics and service needs of individuals experiencing homelessness. The data is used to inform community planning, improve coordination of services, support advocacy efforts, and enhance funding requests. The hmis is an integral part of tracking service delivery to our neighbors experiencing homelessness.

community strategic plan: coalition for homelessness intervention and prevention (chip) is the local intermediary agency for homeless intervention and prevention services. With that, we have the lead role in ensuring our community has a realistic, attainable, and progressive plan for ending homelessness in indianapolis. During the course of 18 months, chip led a community process to follow previous efforts and address homelessness in indianapolis over the next 5 years. The blueprint 2. 0 represents the larger voice of the community and the broad goals that we will take on.

research and evaluation: chip conducts research and evaluation to develop a single data source for overall community planning purposes, establish a continuum of care data committee and protocols for the data gathered, and to evaluate data gathered and used to support modifications needed in the planning efforts to end homelessness.

other program services include the following: youth housing initiative; community awareness; homeless count and outreach support; memorial services; homeless prevention/indy resource connect; chip in at the box campaign; consumer involvement; community relations/support; and program staff support.