Ending Homelessness

Coordinated Entry: Accessing the Crisis Response System

Coordinated entry is an important process through which people experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness can access the crisis response system in a streamlined way, have their strengths and needs quickly assessed, and quickly connect to appropriate, tailored housing and mainstream services within the community or designated region. A youth coordinated entry system in Spokane was launched in December 2023 to complement the system that started here several years ago.

Please contact the following providers to access the Coordinated Entry System:

• SNAP: Individuals without children experiencing homelessness
  212 W. Second Ave.
  509.456.7627
• Catholic Charities: Families with children
  975 E. North Foothills Dr., Bldg A
  509.325.5005
  hfca.cceasternwa.org

Standardized assessment tools and practices used within local coordinated assessment processes take into account the unique needs of children and their families as well as youth. When possible, the assessment provides the ability for households to gain access to the best options to address their needs, incorporating participants’ choice, rather than being evaluated for a single program within the system. The most intensive interventions are prioritized for those with the highest needs.

• For households in which the head of household is 12 to 24 and is not pregnant and/or parenting minor children, access the Youth & Young Adult Coordinated Entry System.
• For households in which the head of household is 12 to 24 and is pregnant and/or parenting minor children, access the Youth & Young Adult Coordinated Entry System.
• For households in which the head of household is 25 or older and is not pregnant and/or parenting minor children, access the Singles Coordinated Entry System.
• For households in which the head of household is 25 or older and is pregnant and/or parenting minor children, access the Families Coordinated Entry System.

Coordinated entry’s core concepts make practical sense to persons experiencing a housing crisis.