The HMIS Data Request Working Group is excited to announce a new Data Request Prioritization tool and framework for prioritizing custom requests made related to data from Chicago’s Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). The prioritization tool and framework were finalized on September 14, 2023 and will allow All Chicago to prioritize requests using a transparent and consistent process. The use of the tool and framework will be overseen by the HMIS Committee for 6-9 months to ensure that it is operating as intended. As needed, it will be refined by the HMIS Committee, who will receive updates on the data requests submitted, their scores, and the number of requests prioritized at their meetings, beginning in October. The framework also includes an appeals process.
At the request of the Executive Committee of the CoC Board, a HMIS Data Request Working Group was created and asked to develop the Data Request Prioritization tool and framework. The working group was facilitated by ICF, Chicago’s HMIS HUD TA provider, and was comprised of members from the System Operations and Performance (SOPC) and HMIS Committees. We greatly appreciate all of the HMIS Data Request Working Group members who volunteered their time and effort.