Resources for Current HCIS Users
Assessment Forms
These assessment forms identify the data collected for different funding sources and project types. Data may be collected when a client enters a project (entry), at some time when they are still in the project (update), and when they leave (exit). For projects that serve clients for a year or longer, an annual assessment is required.
HUD - This assessment is the standard assessment that is used for most HCIS projects
HUD Entry assessment for ESH and Street Outreach
HUD Entry assessment for all other Projects
HUD Entry assessment for IWS CoC 500
HUD Exit assessment
PATH - Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness
PATH Entry assessment for Street Outreach
PATH Entry assessment for Supportive Services
SSVF - Supportive Services for Veterans Families
HOPWA - Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS
HOPWA Update assessment
HOPWA Exit assessment
HOPWA Annual assessment
YHDP – Youth Homelessness Demonstration Project
YHDP Annual Assessment
VA - Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs and Vetlink Entry Assessment
Veterans Affairs and Vetlink Annual Assessment
Veterans Affairs and Vetlink Update Assessment
Veterans Affairs and Vetlink Exit Assessment
Training Materials
The following training materials include data entry steps and directions for making certain reports.
New Project Setup - For Existing Agencies Only
Both these documents got together for an agency who is requesting a new project to be set up in HCIS. The first one is instructions on how to complete the worksheet. This is applicable only for our existing agencies, any new agency will have to start with Agency Participation and Business Associate Agreement.
Additional Support
Attend office hours.
Need help or have questions? Office hours are open to all HCIS users. The link to join can be found under Announcements in HCIS. Once you log in to HCIS, you should see an announcement titled Office Hours – link to join.
Attend new user training.
Log into HCIS to see announcements about trainings.
Request a training.
Email HCIS admins and write "training request" in the subject line.
Submit a case.
Email HCIS admins and specify your issue in the subject line.
Resources for Agency Administrators
Project Setup
New User Setup
- New User Information Worksheet
- New User Policy and Code of Ethics for HCIS Users
- New users must sign the user code of ethics form for HCIS users, and the HCIS team will need the user setup form completed
Admin Resources
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If you are within 3 days of losing housing, call The Homeless Connection Line: 804-972-0813 or visit www.hclrva.org . If you are more than 3 days away from losing housing, call The Housing Resource Line: 804-422-5061