$2.6M in expenses

Since 1988, the hla has served as the continuum of care (coc) lead agency & since 2017 is the lead agency for homeless management information system (hmis). The hla serves as the lead entity in homeless services to identify needs & gaps & strategically aligns resources to best meet local needs. We convene stakeholders for policy settings & problem solving for local governments & funders & provide system-wide accountability through a monitoring process to determine if services are effective & efficient. We conduct an annual count & maintain the inventory of beds & services. Using this data, we implement strategies that can reduce the number of people coming into the homeless system, such as diversion/prevention, & implement the coordinated entry system to ensure those re-housed are the most vulnerable.