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

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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

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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

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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

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Referral Tools

Agency Denial Form

Client Denial Form

Contact Log

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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

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

Minnesota Coordinated Entry