HMIS
A Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) is a local information technology system used to collect client-level data and data on the provision of housing and services to homeless individuals and families and persons at risk of homelessness. Each Continuum of Care (CoC) is responsible for selecting an HMIS software solution that complies with HUD’s data collection, management, and reporting standards.
HMIS Calendar of Events
HMIS Resources
Training
To visit the Clarity Human Services Help Center for searchable articles, click here! Or see below for updated links directly to commonly asked questions from agency providers.
Want in-person training? Need a refresher on running reports? Need help completing annual assessments? Feel free to send an email to our helpdesk@cafth.org to have one scheduled.
Quick Links
Clarity Human Services HMIS End User Manual
How do I create a new client?
How do I add a family/household and manage members?
How do I enroll a client/household into a program?
How do I enter a service item for a client?
How do I add case notes to a client record?
How do I exit a client from a program?
How do I document when a client is deceased?
How do I add case notes to a client record?
How do I remove a staff member from our program?
HMIS Reporting Cheat Sheet
HMIS Clarity Enrollment Checklist
Bitfocus HMIS Training
Data Analysis and Reporting Training for Agencies
APR Training Recording
APR Training Powerpoint
HMIS Annual Training PowerPoints
Individuals
Families
HMIS Forms
HMIS Release of Information Form
HMIS Consent Refused Form
HMIS Intake/Assessment/Exit Forms:
HMIS ESG/COC Family Intake Form
HMIS ESG/COC Intake Form
HMIS ESG/COC Status Form
HMIS ESG/COC Exit Form
HMIS HOPWA Intake Form
HMIS HOPWA Status Form
HMIS HOPWA Exit Form
HMIS PATH Intake Form
HMIS PATH Program Status Form
HMIS PATH Exit Form
HMIS SSVF Intake Form
HMIS SSVF Status Form
HMIS SSVF Exit Form
YHDP Intake Form
YHDP Enrollment Form
YHDP Status Form
YHDP Exit Form
YHDP Assessment
PIT Surveys
2024 Emergency Shelter & Transitional Housing Sheltered Survey
2024 Rapid Rehousing & Permanent Housing Sheltered Survey
NOFO Scorecard Bonus
Agency Management Forms
Staff Removal Form
HMIS New User Request Form
HMIS Program Update Form
HMIS Grant Update Form
HMIS Service Development Form
HMIS Partner Agency Contact Update Form
Agency Staff Reporting License Request Form
Comparable Database (CDB) Forms
Comparable Database 2025-2026 Policy & Procedure Manual
CDB HMIS COC Family Intake Form
CDB HMIS COC Project Intake Form
CDB HMIS ESG/COC Program Status Form
CDB HMIS ESG/COC Program Exit Form
CDB HMIS HOPWA Program Intake Form
CDB HMIS HOPWA Program Status Form
CDB HMIS HOPWA Program Exit Form
CDB HMIS Path Program Intake Form
CDB HMIS Path Program Status Form
CDB HMIS Path Program Exit Form
CDB HMIS SSVF Services Program Intake Form
CDB HMIS SSVF Program Status Form
CDB HMIS SSVF Programs Exit Form
CDB YHDP Project Enrollment Form
CDB YHDP Project Intake Form
CDB YHDP Project Status Form
CDB YHDP Project Exit Form
Policies & Procedures
HMIS Data Quality
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