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This training provides an overview of HMIS best practices designed to strengthen data quality, support high-performing agencies, and clarify expectations for all HMIS-participating organizations. Click here to view the Data Champion Quarterly Reference Guide Defines the role of Data Champions and explains why dedicated data leadership is essential for improving data accuracy, consistency, and overall system performance. Clarifies what a Data Champion is not , helping agencies

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released the FY 2025 Continuum of Care (CoC) Program and Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). This NOFO makes available $3.9 billion in awards to be used for:  Promoting treatment and recovery;  Welcoming Transitional Housing and Supportive Services projects including street outreach;  Increasing competition for grants in order to improve system efficiencies;  Measu

Click here to view the CRHC November 2025 Newsletter.

This training provides an overview of required privacy, security, and confidentiality practices for all HMIS-participating agencies and end users. Defines privacy, security, and confidentiality and explains why each is essential for protecting client information in HMIS. Outlines responsibilities of the HMIS Lead Agency and Partner Agencies, including required agreements, posted notices, internal procedures, and annual training compliance. Details end-user responsibilities su

This training provides an overview of the upcoming FY 2026 HMIS Data Standards changes and how they will affect data entry, reporting, and local workflows. Highlights what HMIS Data Standards are and summarizes the updates expected for FY 2026. Explains why HUD is making these changes and what is still pending until the FY 2026 HMIS Data Dictionary is officially released. Clarifies that SE TN will continue collecting Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation locally, with guidan