The System Coordination and Entry Committee provides oversight of the coordinated entry/assessment process as well as coordination with other systems which may discharge people into homelessness. A complete overview of the committee's purpose is available in the committee charter.

View the System Coordination and Entry Policies and Procedures.

Committee Purpose: The Coordinated Entry process will be governed by the System Coordination & Entry Committee of the Lake County Coalition for the Homeless.  This group will be responsible for:

·         Providing general oversight and management of coordinated entry process

·         Investigating and resolving consumer and provider complaints or concerns about the process, other than declined referrals

·         Providing information and feedback to the Lake County Coalition for the Homeless Board and the community at-large regarding the coordinated entry process

·         Evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of the coordinated entry process

·         Reviewing performance data from the coordinated entry process through reports received by the Housing Workgroup and HMIS data provided by the Continuum of Care Program Coordinator

·         Recommending changes or improvements to the process, based on performance data, to the Lake County Coalition for the Homeless Board

·         Coordinating with other systems to ensure they are not discharging individuals into homelessness such as jails, foster care, health systems, and nursing homes

Expected Outcomes:

·         Review and maintain committee charter

·         Develop and submit timely reports as outlined in the Coordinated Entry Policies and Procedures to the Lake County Coalition for the Homeless Board.

·         Schedule presentations to community agencies explaining the Coordinated Entry process.

·         Revise/Complete the Coordinated Entry Policies and Procedures.