Housing Related Coordinated Entry

The agency participates in the Coordinated Entry System (CES) in Los Angeles County. CES provides a centralized system of individual assessment and matching to available housing resources and programs based on a number of factors. There are a variety of programs and resources available based on need, eligibility, and capacity. CES is targeted to people that are experiencing homelessness or at-risk of being homeless. A centralized software called HMIS is used to track case information.

CES for Single Adults is for individuals 18 to 24 years old who are experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County. Adults may have households that are composed of themselves alone, married or unmarried partners, or adult children over the age of 18. (All individuals in the household are considered adults).

CES for Youth (aka Next Step Tool or Youth CES) is for youth 18 to 24 experiencing homelessness or housing instability in Los Angeles County.

CES for Families is for families with minor (under 18) children and certain pregnant women (2nd-3rd trimester or high risk). Families must be currently experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. CES for Families services are coordinated through the Family Solution Centers (see separate entry).