Please call 2-1-1 for information and services on homelessness near you.
Please call 2-1-1 for information and services on homelessness near you.
Coordinated entry is a streamlined system that’s designed to match people experiencing homelessness with available housing. This process helps prioritize resources based on vulnerability and severity of service needs to ensure that people who need help the most can receive it in a timely manner.
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The ultimate goal is to improve health and housing outcomes in our community by supporting people with finding the most appropriate housing and supports. These include preventing experiences of homelessness before they begin to locating permanent housing.
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Our Sacramento Continuum of Care (CoC) launched the coordinated entry system in 2014. Sacramento CoC’s coordinated entry system (CES) uses a Housing First model, which prioritizes individuals and families with the greatest needs for permanent, supportive housing. On an annual basis, more than 2,300 people remain housed in permanent housing.Â
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Establishing and maintaining a coordinated entry system is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.Â
As the operator of the CES, SSF’s role is to support the CES Committee in developing and expanding the system. The CES committee is responsible for providing input and making recommendations to the CoC Board on principles and guidelines for the coordinated entry system.Â
To access resources and housing, please call 2-1-1.
Elica Health Center has been selected as the CAN Team provider!
On June 16, 2022, Sacramento Steps Forward (SSF) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for operation of the Coordinated Access Navigation Team. The CAN Team RFP sought proposals to provide navigational supports to people identified through the Coordinated Access System.
Three proposals were received by the July 22, 2022 due date. All proposals were reviewed by a non-conflicted panel made up of providers, persons with lived expertise, and government entities. The review panel scored proposals independently and then met on August 26, 2022 to discuss proposals and finalize aggregate scores. Based on this review, the panel recommended Elica Health Center as the CAN Team operator. On September 14, 2022 the CoC Board authorized SSF to enter into a contract with Elica Health for these services.
Once operations begin, the CAN Team will provide services such as housing problem-solving, system navigation, and limited financial assistance. The CAN team will play a critical role in the Coordinated Access System (CAS), by increasing accessibility to resources and supporting households resolve their housing crises whenever possible, with the goal of reducing the number of households who experience homelessness and housing instability.
Goals of Sacramento’s Coordinated Entry System (CES)
Five Elements of Coordinated Entry
Sacramento Steps Forward, in partnership with Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency (SHRA) is accepting referrals to the Move On Voucher Program.
This program is available to formerly homeless individuals/families who are ready to transition from permanent supportive housing (PSH) to the Move On Voucher program, also known as Housing Choice Voucher (HCV). This transition from receiving intensive supportive services to receiving no regular services will allow individuals and families to move further towards self-sufficiency.
Individuals and families will be referred to the Housing Authority by their service agency if they meet programmatic guidelines.
Transitioning these formerly homeless families to the HCV program will create vacancies in permanent supportive housing programs, allowing additional homeless families in need of services to be housed.
The service agency submits a referral form to SSF stating that the candidate:
1) Actively enrolled in an eligible permanent supportive housing (PSH) program.
2) has been in compliance with their service plan for the past 24 months;
3) has consistently paid monthly rent and utilities for the past 24 months or more;
4) has not had lease violations for the past consecutive 12 months.
Priority will be given to candidates who can verify that they can lease in place.
HMIS Referral Process:
Fillable PDF- Move On Program- Candidate Interest and Referral Forms
For more information please contact Peter Bell, Sacramento Steps Forward, Coordinated Entry Systems (CES) Program Manager.Â
Check this page for new information and updates. Updated: July 26, 2022.
Sacramento Steps Forward is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) charity serving the Sacramento region. EIN# 27-4907397
