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  • AIRS – Alliance of Information and Referral Systems
  • AHAR – Annual Homeless Assessment Report
  • APR – Annual Performance Report
  • ATA – Agency Technical Administrator
  • CAPER – Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
  • CES – Coordinated Entry System
  • CDBG – Community Development Block Grant CoC - Continuum of Care
  • CH – Chronically Homeless
  • CoC – Continuum of Care
  • DOB – Date of Birth
  • DQSC – Data Quality Sub-Committee
  • DV – Domestic Violence
  • ES – Emergency Shelter
  • ESG – Emergency Solutions Grant
  • EVHI – Ending Veteran Homelessness Initiative
  • Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing HIPAA - Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
  • HMIS – Homeless Management Information System
  • HoH – Head of Household
  • HOPWA – Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS
  • HPCC – Homeless Prevention Call Center
  • HUD – Housing and Urban Development
  • NOFA – Notice of Funding Availability PIT - Point in Time
  • NP - Non-Participating (Agency is listed as not using ServicePoint or no longer in operation)
  • PATH - Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness
  • PPI – Personal Protected Information
  • PSH – Permanent Supportive Housing
  • RHY – Runaway and Homeless Youth
  • ROI – Release of Information
  • RRH – Rapid Re-Housing
  • SH – Safe Haven
  • SHP – Supportive Housing Program
  • SRO – Single Room Occupancy
  • SSI – Supplemental Security Income
  • SSN – Social Security Numbe
  • SSO – Supportive Services Only
  • SSVF – Supportive Services for Veteran Families
  • UDE – Universal Data Element
  • TANF – Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
  • TFA – Temporary Financial Assistance
  • VASH – Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing
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    1. Helpdesk - Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
    2. Ongoing HMIS News and Events

    Ongoing HMIS News and Events

    This tracks all announcements and upcoming changes to HMIS. Check back here for news regarding anything HMIS related.

    HMIS News

    • Important Update Regarding 2026 HMIS Data Standards
    • Data Standard Update FY2024 is late for APRs - ESG CAPER - PATH Annual Report
    • HMIS URL (Web Address) Has Changed!
    • UI and Branding Changes Coming Soon to HMIS
    • HMIS Community Meetings (9.23.21 and 9.24.21)

    Quarterly Calendar of Events

    • 2025 Upcoming Event Calendar
    • Calendar of Upcoming Events in 2024
    • Calendar for Q1 2020

    Agency Technical Administrator (ATA) Meeting Presentation Materials

    • ATA Meeting - September 30, 2025
    • ATA Meeting - May 22, 2025
    • ATA Meeting - March 27th, 2025
    • ATA Meeting - November 19, 2024
    • ATA Meeting - August 27, 2024
    • ATA Meeting - January 30, 2024
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    HMIS Data Standards

    • 2026 Data Standards - Reporting Overview
    • 2026 Data Standards - Overview
    • HUD Data Standards 2024 Changes on October 1st 2023
    • 2022 Data Standards and Updates
    • 2022 Data Standards Overview and Webinar

    Bug List - Known Issues/ Release Notes

    • SERVICEPOINT V5.13.4 SOFTWARE UPGRADE RELEASE NOTES

    Technical Update

    • Self Service Password Reset

    General Updates

    • Course Navigation
    • Client Contact Information Sub-Assessment
    • Data Request Prioritization Tool and Framework Now Available!
    • HMIS Recertification

    ART Reports

    • Clients Aged 55 and Older With a Disability Report

    Assessment Updates

    • Proposed Assessment Questions Going Live October 1st
    • System-wide Assessment Change: Unsheltered Questions
    • SSVF Assessment Updates: Questions Regarding Employment
    • Assessment Question Added: Reason for Current Housing Situation
    Helpdesk - Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)