As of April 1st, 2019, these questions have gone into effect.
There is an additional article covering questions aimed towards getting the full scope of the client's typical living situation.
If you need to update your agency's intake forms, we have a recommended set of forms that align completely with HUD data standards and our assessment changes.
Context
The youth work-group made the recommendation to include an additional question on sexual orientation.
This question set will allow the system to make better determination regarding the demographics of people entering or at risk of homelessness.
This question is primarily designed for youth that are entering your program (ages 18-24). However, even though the questions are primarily intended for youth, it will be available for all the system to track.
Question
- Which of these sexual orientations best describes how you identify?
- Heterosexual
- Gay
- Lesbian
- Bisexual
- Questioning
- Queer
- Unsure/Don't Know
- Other (specify)
- Did not answer