Program areas at Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention of Greater Indpls
Chip servies as the homeless management information system lead for indianapolis. Hmis is a community-wide database that tracks client, program, and system-level data that is used to understand who experiences Homelessness, what services they access, and how the homeless response system is performing. Chip operates this system, trains users, monitors data quality, provides technical assistance, and reports system-level data to the department of housing and urban development.
Chip is the indianapolis coordinated entry system (ces) lead agency. The organization provides two staff members to manage referrals, oversee client pools, and maintain the system's uniformity across the indianapolis area. Ces operates with a "no wrong doors" approach to provide housing and services for people experiencing Homelessness. It assists individuals experiencing Homelessness or at risk by guiding them through access points, where trained navigators help with assessments. The system prioritizes clients based on factors such as chronic Homelessness and severity of need. Ces also includes an evaluation plan to track efficiency and effectiveness, with regular assessments and stakeholder involvement.
Chip serves as the continuum of care lead agency for indianapolis. Chip provides strategic planning, governance, implementation, and evaluation support to strengthen the homeless response and rehousing system. Chip ensures hud compliance, conducts an annual point-in-time count, and fosters collaboration and coordination across organizations, units of government, and other systems.
Other program services include the following: temporary financial assistance through street reach; coordinated entry; point-in-time count; memorial service; handbook of help; community strategic planning; day 1 families planning and subgrants; training and technical assistance; and program staff support.