Background

The Coordinated Entry System is a process which coordinates the assessment and referral of individuals and families seeking housing, and includes the use of a comprehensive and standardized assessment tool. 

Both the Family Coordinated Entry System and Individual Coordinated Entry System are set-up in HMIS under the County of Orange. To be given access to the County of Orange users must be from one of the current access points, and must complete the HMIS Coordinated Entry Training. Please review the Additional Agency Access article for additional information. 

The articles below provide step-by-step guidance on the different processes that need to be completed by Case Managers and Street Outreach Workers participating in the Coordinated Entry System (CES).

• Referral Tab Overview
• Adding Households to the Community Queue
• Completing Current Living Situation Assessments
• Maintaining Households on the Community Queue
• Removing Households from the Community Queue