Homelessness Program Data Reporting
Pursuant to Assembly Bill 977 (AB 977), the State of California requires grantees of state-funded homelessness programs to enter specific data elements related to individuals and families into their local Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
The additional and improved data made available by these new reporting standards will create a more accurate account of the individuals served by the homelessness response system. These improvements will result in a more comprehensive understanding of the effects of state-funded homelessness programs and allow for better informed policy decisions.
HMIS Project Set-Up Document (PDF) — Document to support grantees with AB 977 compliance. This document specifies the format for HMIS data entry and project set-up requirements for grantees of the applicable homelessness programs.
Summary of Changes to FY 2024 HMIS Data Elements for AB 977 (PDF) — Document providing a brief summary of updates made to data standards that are likely to impact grantees.
Trauma-Informed and Equitable Data Collection for HMIS (PDF) — Document providing information on trauma-informed and equitable data collection for HMIS. You can also access video version of the training here.
AB977 Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) — Document providing answers to common AB977 questions and requirements.
AB977 Webinar PowerPoint Slides (PDF) — PDF version of the PowerPoint presentation from April 2023 Webinars. Contains high-level information on AB 977 basics, project set-up, client data requirements, and timelines.
Upcoming and Recorded Webinars
HCD Specific Training: AB 977 HMIS Project Set-up and Data Entry Requirements for HCD recipients and subrecipients. This training will include program-specific examples, instructions, and time for questions and answers.
| May 11 Recorded AB 977 Training, PowerPoint and Transcript |
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AB 977 Training for HCD Grantees and Recipients Recording AB 977 Training for HCD Grantees and Recipients Presentation Transcript (PDF) AB 977 Training for HCD Grantees and Recipients PowerPoint (PDF)
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HMIS Project Set-Up and Funding codes guidance and Q&A.
| June 8th, 10am Pacific |
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| Webinar: https://abtassociates.webex.com/abtassociates/j.php?MTID=meccd51cf4680c28f74a0e2740a658e2a |
| June 21st, 1pm Pacific |
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| Webinar: https://abtassociates.webex.com/abtassociates/j.php?MTID=m6d46e3a37a7439c0d2fc483f674554ca |
Self-Certification Grantees
| March 2023 | Project Set-up Guidance Released |
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| April 2023 | Initial TA Office hours, email helpdesk Initial HMIS project setup required changes. |
| April — June 2023 | Additional TA Provided Live and recorded trainings, monthly office hours, email helpdesk, 1:1 TA |
| July 1, 2023 | Projects set-up with data for all clients active on July 1. |
Extension Grantees
| March 2023 | Project Set-up Guidance Released |
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| April 2023 | Initial TA Office hours, email helpdesk Establish plan for compliance with state departments and Abt TA providers |
| April — June 2023 | Additional TA Provided Live and recorded trainings, monthly office hours, email helpdesk, 1:1 TA |
| July 1, 2023 | Projects set-up with data for all clients active on July 1. |
| Activity | Details | Timeframe |
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| Email Helpdesk | Email-based assistance from Abt for grantees: | March 2023 — ongoing |
| Initial Office Hours | Overview of the Cal ICH HMIS Project Setup and Funding codes guidance and Q&A focused on Self-Certification Grantees. June 8, 10am June 21, 1pm
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| Frequently Asked Questions | Questions and answers collected during office hours | April 2023 (updated monthly) |
| Targeted Grantee Support | 1:1 meetings between Abt and grantees on an as needed basis | April 2023 — ongoing |
| Office Hours | Monthly office hours for grantees | May 2023 — ongoing |
| Starting May 2023 | |
| Program-specific Trainings |
| Starting May 2023 |