Communities receiving U.S. government funding are required to use a Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), a best practice for securely storing and sharing client information. Providers must then collect their data in an HMIS to meet federal requirements, documenting how they serve the community. The data gathered is used to develop reports that offer valuable insights, helping to strengthen our community’s entire service network.
By using an HMIS, we enable decision-makers to craft data-driven plans toward a future where homelessness is rare, brief, and non-recurring.
Each U.S. region operates its own HMIS. Our system serves Western New York, covering Erie, Niagara, Genesee, Orleans, and Wyoming counties.