"how to use HMIS to answer important questions about the characteristics of homeless people, patterns of homelessness, and ways to allocate resources"

From our friends at the National Alliance to End Homelessness - some straight talk on what HMIS data can do for you....

Analyzing HMIS Data: What Can it Tell you?

Date: 28 Jul 2008

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A Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) is a powerful tool for program administrators. HMIS can help you evaluate and understand the effectiveness of your program, ultimately leading to improved service delivery. Workshop speakers described how to use HMIS to answer important questions about the characteristics of homeless people, patterns of homelessness, and ways to allocate resources more effectively within a community.