CE Agency Start Up

Agencies and programs participate in the Coordinated Entry System (CE) as access sites, assessors, navigators, and housing providers. All agencies that participate are required to complete and submit a Partner Agreement. Housing/service providers are required to also submit a program eligibility addendum. Assessors are required to complete training on the housing problem solving and CE assessment process.

Roles in Coordinated Entry

Access/Housing Problem Solving
Community agency-based staff position that is trained to provide Housing Problem Solving and connect households to Assessment when needed.  

Assessor
Community agency-based staff position that is trained to provide Housing Problem Solving and to offer the CoC's standard CE Housing Needs assessment. Assessors add households to the CE priority list and update information as necessary. 

Navigator
CoC staff position that provides direct support to individuals who have been assessed into CE and have been prioritized for navigation assistance by the CE Committee in order to more quickly resolve housing crises. 

Housing Provider
​Housing program with dedicated units for people experiencing homelessness and fills openings in the program with households referred through CE. Housing Providers have agreements with the CoC to participate in CE. 

Participation Forms

All agencies participating in CE submit a CES Partner Agreement with a list of contacts. Housing Providers must also submit a Program Eligibility Addendum for each participating housing program so that effective referrals can be made from the CE Priority List. 
  1. Sign the Partner Agreement. Access the Signwell form and have it sent to you or your agency's authorized signer. 
  2. ​Submit the Role & Contacts Summary. Access PDF and submit by email. 
  3. For Housing Providers: Complete the Eligibility Addendum by online form for each program/project. 
>> Review a sample agreement for reference (not for submittal). 

Training

Training is provided online and several times a month for partner agency staff involved in Coordinated Entry. Training is meant to orient new staff and support ongoing learning and improvement within the response system. 
  • Coordinated Entry 101 is required for all CE assessors and housing providers and is available on-demand below. 
  • Assessor Training is required for all CE Assessors and is provided by the CoC on an as needed basis. 
  • Housing Provider Training is required for Housing Providers and provided by the CoC monthly. 

All live training is provided virtually using Zoom unless otherwise indicated.  
Coordinated Entry  101
Get to know the purposes and processes of Coordinated Entry. CE 101 is great for new staff, refreshers, supervisors of staff that work with CE, and other community partners.