Homelessness

Summary

The California System Performance Measures Guide provides a framework for assessing progress toward preventing, reducing, and ending homelessness in California. The guide outlines six performance measures, including the number of people experiencing homelessness, exits to permanent housing, and returns to homelessness. The measures are generated from data in the Homeless Data Integration System (HDIS), which aggregates and processes data from local Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS). The guide also provides methodology improvements and adjustments to address common data quality issues.

Details

Subject

Homelessness

Summary

The California System Performance Measures Guide provides a framework for assessing progress toward preventing, reducing, and ending homelessness in California. The guide outlines six performance measures, including the number of people experiencing homelessness, exits to permanent housing, and returns to homelessness. The measures are generated from data in the Homeless Data Integration System (HDIS), which aggregates and processes data from local Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS). The guide also provides methodology improvements and adjustments to address common data quality issues.

Report Type

study

Report Title

California System Performance Measures Guide

Authoring Body

California Interagency Council on Homelessness