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Coordinated Entry 

Coordinated Entry is a collaborative initiative designed to create a more effective and efficient homeless response system.  A coordinated entry system is defined as a coordinated process designed to coordinate program participant intake, assessment, and provision of referrals, which covers the entire geographic area. It must be easily accessed by individuals and families seeking housing or services, well-advertised, and include a comprehensive and standardized assessment tool.

COVID-19 Temporary Coordinated Entry Prioritization Policy 

Due to COVID-19, the Northeast Minnesota Continuum of Care (NE CoC) updated the approved Coordinated Entry Prioritization Policy. This is to assure that persons most at risk for obtaining or spreading COVID-19 due to their homeless status are prioritized for housing to protect their health and the health of others. For more information and to review the policy, click the link below. 
COVID-19 Temp Prioritization

Housing Providers: Request Housing Program Referrals Here 

Referral Request Form

NE CoC Coordinated Entry Process 

The NE CoC Coordinated Entry System (CES) Process "Cheat Sheet" gives a brief overview of how the Coordinated Entry System works in the NE.
NE CES Process "Cheat Sheet"
The NE Coordinated Entry Access Points chart identifies where households can access Coordinated Entry in each county in the NE.
NE Coordinated Entry Access Points

For more information about Coordinated Entry in the NE MN CoC, please contact Cara Lundquist, NE CoC Co-Coordinator.

CES Tools & Resources

Resources
NE CoC CES Policies and Procedures *UPDATED*
CES Participant MOU
Program Eligibility Form
MN CES Policies and Procedures
HMIS CES Entry/Exit Workflow Instructions

Step 1 Tools - Access 
Step 1 Assessment (blank template)
Step 1 Assessment (Aitkin County)
Step 1 Assessment (Carlton County)
Step 1 Assessment (Koochiching)
Step 1 Assessment (Itasca)
Step 1 Assessment (Lake/Cook)
Step 2 Tools - Assessment 
Non-HMIS CES Google Form
VI-SPDAT Supplemental Questions (revised format)
MN VI-SPDAT - Single
MN VI-SPDAT - Family
MN VI-SPDAT - Youth
HMIS Data Privacy Notice (Link to HMIS Admin Documents Page)
Non-HMIS CES ROI
CES Receipt

Referral Tools
Agency Denial Form
Client Denial Form
Contact Log

Training
NE CES Policies and Procedures Training (ppt)
NE CES Policies and Procedures Training (word)
HMIS CES Housing Provider Training Video & Workflow Instructions
Vi-SPDAT Singles Training Video
Vi-SPDAT Families Training Video

Want more information about the State of Minnesota CES Planning? Check it out!
Minnesota Coordinated Entry
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