Pasadena’s Homeless Database To Be First On-Line In Los Angeles

The city of Pasadena has once again led the way in Los Angeles County by having plans to start up its Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) in October. Recently the city was the first in the county to finish its Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness.

The HMIS system is a regional database that will identify and track homeless persons who are receiving services. Along with the Ten Year Plan, this new system is mandated by HUD (the Department of Housing and Urban Development.) Currently, there is no computerized system for agencies to share information.

The Pasadena Star News writes: “Anne Lansing, program coordinator for Pasadena, said the database will help implement the 10-year strategy. For instance, the database will help monitor the outcome of efforts to help the homeless, she said.” Here is the article.

The city and county of Los Angeles are still in the planning stages for its HMIS system.