NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Barbara Johnson, Program Officer, Homelessness
email: barbaraj@nwmf.org
December 20, 2024 (Bemidji, MN) – Northwest Minnesota’s approach to supporting those experiencing homelessness has been highlighted as a case study by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Northwest Minnesota is among six communities using their homeless-response system approach, through their Homeless Management Information Systems, to address and end individuals’ experiences with homelessness in unique and innovative ways, according to the HUD Exchange, which manages resources and assistance to support HUD community partners.
The HUD Exchange has now posted case studies illustrating these six communities’ approaches:
- Northwest Minnesota: Using Both Quantitative and Qualitative Data to Develop Solutions
- Butte County, California: Data Sharing Solutions with HMIS
- Columbus and Franklin County, Ohio: Developing an Equity Lens to Translate HMIS Data into Action
- Grand Rapids, Michigan: Advancing Housing Solutions Through Coordinated Entry & Toolkit
- King County, Washington: Developing the King County Homelessness Data Hub
- Santa Clara County, California: Lessons Learned When Social Workers Fill Technology Gaps & Toolkit
“(This) showcases six community case studies that include toolkits, reports, and documents detailing each cohort’s accomplishments and lessons learned,” the HUD Exchange stated online. “Communities from across the country are encouraged to explore and learn how these advanced HMIS and data efforts are helping to end homelessness.”
Anyone interested in exploring the case studies can visit https://www.hudexchange.info/news/hmis-advanced-data-users-groups-case-studies-now-available/
