CE Partner Agency Resources
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River Valleys CoC has developed detailed policies and procedures, helpful resources, and training opportunities for agencies and programs that participate in Coordinated Entry (CE) in our region. CE policies are maintained by the Coordinated Entry Committee and are approved by the CoC membership. Procedures and forms may be changed as needed by CoC staff to maintain alignment with approved CE policies.
Participating agencies are required to use approved forms for completing assessments and receiving referrals. The most current version of forms will be posted here. |
Policies
Policies define and guide our CE system. They answer why our CE system exists and what it is meant to do.
Three primary sets of policies guide our CE system. Funder requirements for individual programs also affect how CE works.
Three primary sets of policies guide our CE system. Funder requirements for individual programs also affect how CE works.
River Valleys CoC CE PolicyThe Coordinated Entry Policy of River Valleys CoC was developed and approved by CoC members to guide agencies and individuals in implementing CE as intended by the community. The policy describes:
>> Read the River Valleys CoC CE Policy (rev 11/21/25) |
Minnesota's HMIS PoliciesMany parts of the CE system are managed within HMIS (Homeless Management Information System). The policies of Minnesota's HMIS further define how to use the data system and how decisions about the data system will be made. >> Read the HMIS Policies |
Procedures
Procedures detail "how" we will implement the CE system that was agreed in policy, in a way that works for people across the multiple counties and through many agencies that are involved in the homelessness response system.
Procedures are defined by role or activity: housing problem solving & assessment, housing provision, navigation, and case conferencing.
Procedures are defined by role or activity: housing problem solving & assessment, housing provision, navigation, and case conferencing.
Housing Problem Solving & AssessmentProcedures CE Assessor Procedures CE Assessment Forms
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Housing Provision |
NavigationCase Conferencing |
Training & Support
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Technical guides
Additional CoC Resources
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Sign up for trainingCoordinated Entry 101 Get to know the purposes and processes of Coordinated Entry. Great for new staff, refreshers, supervisors of staff that work with CE, and other community partners. Offered monthly on the first Wednesday at 9-10am. >> Register to attend Assessor Training Training is required for anyone who will be conducting Housing Problem Solving and CE assessments. Offered upon request Prerequisites: CE 101 and HMIS login required. >> Request training Housing Provider Training Training is required for any housing program advocate who will be requesting referrals from the CE priority list and working with clients on housing referrals. Offered monthly. Prerequisites: CE 101 and HMIS login required. >> Register to attend Monthly CE Assessor & Housing Provider calls Third Wednesdays at 9-10am Targeted training topics with time for questions. >> Register to attend |
