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.
Upcoming Webinars
HMIS Project Set-Up and Funding codes guidance and Q&A.
| April 11th, 10am Pacific | April 13th, 10am Pacific |
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Join by phone: +1-415-655-0002 US Toll, Access code: 2438 332 9249 |
Join by phone: +1-415-655-0002 US Toll, Access code: 2427 505 7249 |
Self-Certification Grantees
| March 2023 | Project Set-up Guidance Released |
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| April 2023 |
Initial TA |
| April — June 2023 |
Additional TA Provided |
| 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 |
| April — June 2023 |
Additional TA Provided |
| July 1, 2023 |
Projects set-up with data for all clients active on July 1. |
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Email Helpdesk |
Email-based assistance from Abt for grantees: |
March 2023 — ongoing |
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Initial Office Hours |
Overview of the Cal ICH HMIS Project Setup and Funding codes guidance and Q&A focused on Self-Certification Grantees. April 11, 10am Join by phone: +1-415-655-0002 US Toll, Access code: 2438 332 9249 April 13, 10am Join by phone: +1-415-655-0002 US Toll, Access code: 2427 505 7249 |
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Frequently Asked Questions |
Questions and answers collected during office hours |
April 2023 (updated monthly) |
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Targeted Grantee Support |
1:1 meetings between Abt and grantees on an as needed basis |
April 2023 — ongoing |
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Office Hours |
Monthly office hours for grantees |
May 2023 — ongoing |
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Recorded Webinars |
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Starting May 2023 |
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Program-specific Trainings |
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Starting May 2023 |