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Ending Homelessness in Florida's Big Bend
Ending Homelessness in Florida's Big Bend
Guides the strategy, oversight, and quality of our region’s Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and data initiatives.
Setting the bar for clean, complete, and timely data, ensuring every record contributes to HUD reporting and real-world impact.
Analyzes trends, outcomes, and gaps to help the CoC and partner agencies make evidence-based decisions.
Creates and maintains policies that promote responsible data use, client privacy, and coordinated participation across partner agencies.
The HMIS & Data Committee drives the region’s data strategy, ensuring that every number we collect tells a deeper story about homelessness in our community. We set standards for data quality, analyze trends across programs, and help agencies turn raw information into real solutions. This committee doesn’t just track progress—we fuel it. Through smart data use and collaboration, we help guide decision-making and improve outcomes for the people and families we all serve.
All meetings are held virtually via Teams. If you are interested in joining the HMIS Committee, please contact Eric Layton to be added to the invite list. Please be sure to include your name and what community agency you’re working with.
December 10th
October 8th
August 13th - Meeting Minutes (PDF)
June 11th - Meeting Minutes (PDF)
April 9th – Cancelled. Will present data during April 10th CoC Board & Membership meeting.
February 12th – Meeting Minutes (PDF)
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The Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) is a secure database used by service providers to collect, manage, and report data on homelessness.
This committee is open to agency representatives, data analysts, and community members who are passionate about improving data quality and using data to drive better outcomes.
Accurate data helps us understand the scope of homelessness, identify gaps in services, and meet federal reporting requirements—ultimately helping us direct resources where they’re needed most.
The committee reviews data trends, sets quality standards, supports provider training and compliance, and keeps everyone up to date on what’s happening in the world of HMIS and data across the CoC.