Introduction to Coordinated Access: Onboarding
Logistics
Type: Self-Paced / Onboarding
Time to Complete: 80 minutes
Target Audience: This course is intended for anyone working in the homelessness response system and/or those looking to gain general knowledge of Coordinated Access
Components
- Video
- Text
- Webinar Clips
- Knowledge Checks
- Final Assessment
- Module Evaluation
- Completion Certificate
Description
Coordinated Access is a way for communities to bring consistency to the process by which people experiencing or at risk of homelessness access housing and related services within a geographic area. This module will explore the core components of a strong Coordinated Access system: a Housing First approach; real-time data about the supply of and demand for housing resources; and a streamlined service delivery approach with access points to service, a standardized workflow for triage and assessment; prioritization; and vacancy matching and referral.
Learning Objectives
- Define Coordinated Access and its benefits
- Recognize the role that governance plays in Coordinated Access
- Identify the four key elements of Coordinated Access
- Understand how a By-Name List is used in Coordinated Access
The CAEH TTA program is funded in part by the Government of Canada through the Community Capacity and Innovation funding stream of Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy.